Watermelon fruit

About Watermelon fruit

Watermelon fruits typically weigh between 1 and 20 kg (2.5 to 44 lbs), contain about 92% water, and range from 8% to 12% sugar content

Physical Characteristics

• Botanical classification: Classified as a pepo berry (Citrullus lanatus) in the Cucurbitaceae family.
• Shape: Varies from round and oval to oblong or cylindrical, depending on the cultivar.
• Rind: Thick and hard skin featuring solid green, striped patterns, or mottled markings like the Moon and Stars variety.
• Flesh color: Ranging from classic red and pink to yellow, orange, or white.
• Composition: Yields approximately 70% edible flesh and 30% rind, though the entire fruit is edible. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Nutritional Profile & Hydration

• Water content: Over 90% water, making it a high-hydration food.
• Sugars: 9 to 12 Brix on the sugar-content scale.
• Key nutrients: Rich in lycopene, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and B6. [1]

If you're planning a purchase or a crop, tell me:

• Are you looking for seeded or seedless varieties?
• Do you prefer a small personal size or a large picnic size?