Path to the Plate: Watermelons

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Date of Publication
March 14, 2022
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Overview

This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of watermelon plants and provides two recipes that showcase watermelons.

In Texas, watermelons are a favorite summer treat. They are made up of about 90 percent water, making them the perfect way to quench thirst and satisfy a sweet tooth. Watermelons are a member of the cucurbit family, along with squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of watermelon plants and provides two recipes that showcase watermelons.

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