Tag: Watermelon

Watermelon (Citrullus sp.), a tropical fruit, belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. The flesh is in shades of either red or yellow, and even white. Popular for its sweet and juicy flesh, the fruit is thought to have been first cultivated in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. Is watermelon considered a tropical fruit? Watermelons are […]

Paris says the true ancestor of the modern watermelon is indigenous to northeastern Africa: citrullus lanatus var. colocynthoides, known as gurum in Sudan and gurma in Egypt. What is the original watermelon color? Traditional watermelons get their signature pink hue from lycopene, the same antioxidant that makes tomatoes and grapefruits red. Yellow watermelons, however, don’t […]

Susruta, the great Indian physician and surgeon, who wrote the Susruta Samhita, mentions that watermelons were cultivated along the banks of the Indus river. He calls the fruit kalinda or kalinga (hence kalingad in Marathi). A very large number of watermelon varieties are grown in India. Who brought watermelon in India? From Africa, watermelon crossed […]

Watermelon plants are usually diploid, like us, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes, the packages of DNA with instructions for life. Seedless watermelons are triploid. They have three sets of chromosomes. This odd number results in them being sterile and not producing seeds. What happened to black seeded watermelon? The black seeds in a […]

Watermelon’s history dates back 5000 years to southern Africa where the tough, drought-tolerant ancestor of watermelon thrived. Although we don’t know the exact identity of this plant, we do know it was prized for its ability to store water and was used by indigenous people in the Kalahari Desert region. Who first made watermelon? The […]

Experts say you should have zero fears — watermelon seeds are perfectly safe to eat. If you get a mouthful of seeds along with that sweet, juicy watermelon flesh, it’s totally fine. What are the benefits of eating seeds of watermelon? Watermelon seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense varieties of seeds. They are a […]

But the best time to buy is between May and September. That’s when production kicks in for the four top watermelon-growing states—Florida, Texas, California, and Georgia—which account for two-thirds of the U.S. crop and keep supermarket bins consistently full. What time of year is watermelon best? The best time for grocery store watermelons is when […]

Some grow on vines on the ground, while others might grow on small plants or bushes. Let’s take a closer look at some fruits that you won’t find growing on a tree. Watermelons, for example, do not grow on trees. Given the size of these large melons, we can all be happy about that. What […]

It’s also a source of vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin B6. Seedless watermelon is not a genetically modified food; it is a result of cross-breeding. The male pollen of a watermelon, containing 22 chromosomes, is crossed with the female watermelon flower, which has been chemically altered to contain 44 chromosomes. Why did they genetically […]

Due to the nature of this product, the country of origin can vary in order to maintain availability. Your product will be sourced from one of the following countries: USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras or Costa Rica. Does Costco have good watermelon? Watermelons often go on sale during the summer and it is often possible to […]

Because it has more genes, a seedless watermelon’s sweet flavor is actually expressed more, so the fruit is actually more likely to be more flavorful than a seeded watermelon. What did the original watermelon taste like? Firm, seedy, and pale green on the inside, they were characterized by their bland or bitter taste. But despite […]

The watermelon (​Citrullus lanatus​) is a warm-season plant native to Africa. As an annual, it prospers best in regions with long growing seasons and warm temperatures. Winter watermelon culture is only possible in warm, frost-free climates or heated greenhouses in cooler climates. Where do watermelons come from this time of year? Watermelon season starts as […]

Germination. The first stage of watermelon growth occurs when seeds are placed in the soil. When soil temperatures exceed 65 degrees Fahrenheit, bury the seed a depth of four times its width. Once planted and watered, the seed sends out a stem, or hypocotyl, and root, or radicle. Do watermelons come from the ground? You […]

By countries, the main producer is China, meaning 60% of the total production. It is followed by Turkey, Iran, the United States and Egypt. The following table shows the 10 countries with larger watermelon cultivation. What country is famous for watermelon? ChinaChina was the largest producer of watermelons in the world in 2019 followed by […]

Most watermelons imported to the United States come from Mexico, followed by Guatemala and Honduras. What country imports the most watermelon? USAUSA was the largest watermelon importing country with a volume of 299,268 mt accounting for 15.1% of global import. Although China is a major producer of watermelon, the import by China accounted for 10% […]

Background and Aims Watermelons, Citrullus species (Cucurbitaceae), are native to Africa and have been cultivated since ancient times. The fruit flesh of wild watermelons is watery, but typically hard-textured, pale-coloured and bland or bitter. Where do watermelons come from originally? Scientists agree that the watermelon’s progenitor—the ur-watermelon, if you will—was cultivated in Africa before spreading […]

While watermelons are grown across the U.S., most production occurs in the top five states (Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, and Texas), producing approximately 69 percent of all grown in the U.S. The average watermelon yield per acre in the U.S in 2020 was 39,704 pounds. Where does watermelon come from this time of year? Watermelon […]

Read on and discover the many ways you can make the most out of your watermelon and use up every drop: Make a refreshing watermelon drink. Turn it into 2 fruit bowls. Grill the watermelon. Make a salsa. Prepare a refreshing watermelon sorbet. Share a smoothie. Shake up a cocktail. Make a watermelon icicle. Can […]

To freeze watermelons, cut the fruit open. You can cube the melon, freeze it in big chunks, or use a melon baller or spoon to create small balls. Remove seeds as you cut the melon. How do you freeze cut up watermelon? After cutting the fruit, arrange it in a single layer on a parchment-paper–lined […]

“All parts of the watermelon are good. There are a lot of nutrients throughout,” said Jarzabkowski. This includes the white flesh nearest the rind, which contains more of the amino acid citrulline than the flesh, according to a 2005 study in the Journal of Chromatography (opens in new tab). Is it safe to eat the […]