Content
- The season of watermelon
- Watermelons are grown worldwide today
- Enjoy watermelons from Europe in spring and summer
- Tips & Tricks
The season of watermelon
The watermelon grows as a plant every year from seed and dies with all parts of the plant after harvest. Due to their durability, the fruits can easily be stored and transported for some time.
Watermelons are grown worldwide today
Originating in South Africa and already cultivated in ancient Egypt, watermelon has now established itself as a high-yielding crop in almost all countries worldwide. The main growing areas of watermelons are primarily in the following countries:
Due to the high transport weight, watermelons from other continents in this country are usually only sold in the winter months, as they cause high transport costs.
Enjoy watermelons from Europe in spring and summer
In the months from May to September, watermelons can be enjoyed especially fresh and cheap, as they then mature in European growing areas. In this country, the seasonal fruits come mainly from Hungary, Spain and Turkey. In addition to the fresh consumption, they are also suitable for preparing appetizers with ham or the mixture of refreshing smoothies.
Tips & Tricks
When growing watermelons in your own garden, it is necessary to grow the plants early on the windowsill or to plant them in the greenhouse, so that the fruits in this northern location can actually mature by autumn.
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