What is watermelon? Watermelon pictures

1. Basic Introduction

Watermelon is an annual climbing vine, and my country is the world's largest watermelon producer. It has high nutritional value, the flesh is juicy and sweet, the seeds can be used as a snack, and the peel can also be eaten cold. It has high edible and economic value. After consumption, it has many benefits and effects such as diuresis, swelling reduction, and beauty care. There are many varieties of watermelon, the common ones include Red Tiger, Huami Guanlong, Little Angel, Spring Thunder, Jingxiu and so on. The flowering and fruiting period is in summer.

2. Appearance characteristics

Watermelons are mostly large in shape, close to being spherical or oval, with smooth surfaces, a blunt base, and usually slightly arched edges. The flesh is juicy and tender. The skin is smooth, mostly green and black in color, with wavy patterns on the outside, but the color and patterns vary depending on the variety. There are a large number of seeds, which are oval in shape and mostly black or white in color, but also white, yellow, light green, etc.

3. Growth habits

It likes a warm and dry climate, is not cold-resistant or moisture-resistant, and requires a large temperature difference between day and night during its growth and development. The most suitable growth temperature for watermelon is between 24-30 degrees, and the temperature for well-developed root growth is around 30-32 degrees. It likes light and needs sufficient light during its growth process. The best soil for planting is sandy soil with loose texture, deep soil layer and good drainage. Weakly acidic soil with a pH value between 5-7 is the best.