Strawberry Watermelon Seeds History

Strawberry Watermelon Seeds, Originally selected from a Florida heirloom by Walt Childs and introduced in 1989 by our good friends at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. t is classed among the best-tasting by those who have tried it. The oblong, striped fruit reaches 15-25 pounds. With moderate disease resistance, this variety deserves to be the star of your summer garden. ripening to within a half-inch of the rind, and usually has very few seeds. Fine grained, distinctively flavored and super sweet. Flesh is a gorgeous strawberry pink.

Growing Watermelon From Seed

• Plant watermelon from late spring to early summer, once soil temperatures reach 70° F or above.
• Space watermelon 3 to 5 feet apart in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
• Give plants a fabulous start to the growing season by improving native soil with several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.
• Consistent water supply is critical to growing huge flavorful watermelon; install a soaker hose or drip irrigation for best results. Avoid wetting the leaves.
• Watermelons have huge appetites. Keep them well-fed with a continuous supply of nutrients by using a slow-release fertilizer regularly.
• Keep young melons off the ground with a bed of straw.
• Harvest watermelons when they turn from bright to dull green. They should sound hollow when you knock on them.

Preserving And Storing Watermelon

A watermelon can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, and sometimes as long as 3. When storing a cut melon, wrap the cut side in plastic, and it should keep in the fridge for about 3 days. The plastic will prevent the watermelon from absorbing the flavors of other foods and will keep its flesh moist. If you want to preserve leftover melon, can you freeze it? The simple answer is yes, watermelon can be frozen, but it will be mushy when it’s thawed. Enjoy whole chunks of watermelon while it’s fresh because it will not taste the same after freezing. However, you don’t need to throw out your leftover watermelon.

Watermelon Recipe

Watermelon juice couldn’t be easier to extract. You don’t need a fancy-schmancy juicer, just a blender. Scoop the watermelon into the blender, blend for about thirty seconds, and ta da! You’ve made watermelon juice.

Watermelon Nutrition

Watermelon is low in calories and fiber and consists mostly of water and simple sugars. It also contains FODMAPs, which cause digestive problems in some people. it is a good source of vitamin C and contains decent amounts of potassium, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin A (from beta carotene). Watermelon is a good source of the amino acid citrulline and the antioxidant lycopene, which play important roles in your body. Watermelon may reduce blood pressure and insulin resistance in some people. It is also linked to reduced muscle soreness after exercis

Other Melon Varieties Worth Checking Out

 Ancient 

 Congo