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The record-breaking rain will surely create a very favorable growing season for backyard watermelon growers as well as the large farms which represent 49% of national production!
FACTS ABOUT WATERMELONS
- It is a member of the cucumber family. - Therefore, it is not a fruit but a vegetable.
- While we enjoy its' sweetness it is 90% water!
- The seed is edible and growing popularity as an addition to gluten free products.
- Watermelon wine, from the rind, is evidence of useability of every part of the watermelon!
- Pick your own watermelon in California, CA | PickYourOwn.farm
- Local watermelons near Los Angeles, CA - LocalHarvest
- Dulcinea® Farms - Fruit of Legendary Perfection™
FACTS ABOUT WATERMELON GROWTH
- The water requirements for a watermelon farm is humungous.
- Harvesting the watermelon is more labor intensive than small "fruits"
- California produces approximately 330,000 tons (302 T) of watermelon per year
- Watermelon Farming in California: How to Start, A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners
EATING THE SEEDS - EVEN AS FLOUR
- Roasting the seeds is the easiest & most practical way to eat watermelon seeds. Watermelon Seeds: Nutrition, Benefits, & How to Eat Them
- Even in ice cream! Impact of watermelon seed flour on the physico‐chemical and sensory characteristics of ice cream -
- The process of watermelon flour production: Watermelon seed flour production flow chart.
- The popularity of watermelon seeds has increased - most likely a means for the producers of watermelon juice to increase a new product! Why You’re About To See Protein-Packed Watermelon Seeds Everywhere
- Why are the seeds good for you? Is Watermelon Seed Flour Good for You?
- Watermelon seed flour as protein supplement in cookies is beneficial!
WATERMELON FESTIVAL IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY! - JUNE 17 & 18, 10 AM – 10 PM HANSEN DAM SOCCER FIELDS 11480 FOOTHILL BLVD. LAKEVIEW TERRACE, CA 91342
More News from Los Angeles
- Department of FISCal (FI$Cal) Public records in the possession of the Department of FISCal (FI$Cal) which are not exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act shall be available for inspection
- California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) Office of Administrative Law ensures agency regulations are clear, necessary, legally valid & available to the public. They offer training opportunities in the rulemaking process.
