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Watermelon Facts
By Arizona Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom It’s Summertime, the sun is out and the weather is great! The only thing that could make this summer-perfect is some refreshing watermelon. A watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. The … Continue reading
Thump a Watermelon for Ripeness
It’s summer! Time to find out if a watermelon is ripe by thumping it and listening for the hollow sound of ripeness. Arizona and California are the largest producers of this centerpiece fruit of your family picnics.
Fill Your Plate with Watermelon
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This delicious melon requires a long growing season; Arizona’s warm climate is perfect for thriving watermelon cultivation. In 1998, Arizona was ranked 5th in the United States for watermelon production, with much … Continue reading
Put Fresh Arizona Watermelon on Your Shopping List!
Time to find out if a watermelon is ripe by thumping it and listening for the hollow sound of ripeness. Arizona and California are the largest producers of Watermelon in the U.S. Make this and other fruits a centerpiece of … Continue reading
Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat
It is summer and that means lots of barbecues, grills, and campouts. A popular food at all of these is the watermelon. When you next enjoy this juicy-sweet summertime treat, keep some of these interesting facts in mind. Watermelon is … Continue reading