US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)’s Post

Did you know, watermelon is made almost entirely, (92%) of water, making it not only a refreshing treat, but also a fruit chock-full of healthy vitamins and minerals. During this Watermelon Month, enjoy it as a great choice for boosting the immune system. Watermelon is also rich in antioxidants! See healthy eating Tip #26. https://loom.ly/y3RTjJY

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No doubt about that but can we also discuss the way it is being ripen earlier and how the seeds are disappearing these days from watermelon??

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Quandra Gray

Sowing Seeds of Change: Pioneering Nutritional Equity with What the Sprout

1w

July being the National Watermelon Month is news to me! 10/10 would eat it all year around if I could.

Daniel Stauffer Ph.D.

Synthetic Biology | Food Security | Crop Protection

1w

it's really not "chock-full of healthy vitamins and minerals". It's effectively dilute sugar water. It's still good, but lets not pretend it's something it's not.

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Jeannine Ott, PhD

Genomics Scientist | Bioinformatics | Communication | Collaboration | Presentation | Immunology | Genomic Sequencing | Technical Writer | Laboratory Management | Outreach | Gardener

1w

Yum!

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