Watermelon

Brown web-like lines on the watermelon are good. It mean bees touched the pollinating parts of the flower several times resulting in sweeter fruit. Why… Read More »What Are The Brown Lines On A Watermelon?

“Male” watermelon are longer and more oval while ‘female’ watermelons tend to be rounder. ‘Male’ watermelons are often more watery, while the ‘female’ melon is… Read More »What’S The Difference Between A Male And Female Watermelon?

There is no evidence that bees sting watermelons and cause a mark on the outer flesh that signifies sweetness. However, it may be that pollination… Read More »Do Bees Leave Marks On Watermelons?

The nutrients contained in watermelon are attractive to honey bees. In fact, any fruit with moisture and sugar content are a major draw, especially during… Read More »Do Bees Eat Watermelon?

Pollination by bees is critical for a successful watermelon crop. While the Eu- ropean honey bee is often used effectively to pollinate watermelon (at 2… Read More »What Do Bees Do To Watermelons?

Return it! If you get an unripe or over-ripe melon home, take it back and get another one or your money back. I called 4… Read More »Can You Return An Unripe Watermelon?

These melons need rich, well-draining soil, amended with compost and composted manure. Plant them in an area with at least eight hours of sun exposure… Read More »How Do You Take Care Of Sugar Baby Watermelons?

Hard White Watermelons These old-fashioned watermelons are used for pickling as well as in baking. Unlike most watermelons, white citron watermelons are hard-fleshed and cannot… Read More »What Do You Do With A White Watermelon?

This widely adapted heirloom variety is solid, dark green on the outside with a bright red, firm and fine-grained flesh that is super sweet. Watermelon… Read More »What Color Is The Inside Of A Sugar Baby Watermelon?

Are squash and melons affected by mosaic virus safe to eat? “Yes,” says Nebraska Food Safety Educator Carol Larvick, citing information from Minnesota Extension. “These… Read More »Is Watermelon Mosaic Virus Harmful To Humans?