No other fruit says summer like the subtly crunchy, thirst quenching watermelon. The season for watermelon is in the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality.
As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, the watermelon is related to the cantaloupe, squash and pumpkin, other plants that also grow on vines on the ground. Watermelons can be round, oblong or spherical in shape and feature thick green rinds. They range in size from a few pounds to upward of ninety pounds.
Types:
Crimson 'Seedless Watermelons', & Giza 'Seeded Watermelons'
Selecting:
The best way to choose a flavorful melon is to look at the color and quality of the flesh, which should be a deep color and absent from white streaks. If it features seeds, they should be deep in color. Choose symmetrical watermelons with dried stems and yellowish undersides, heavy for size.
When choosing a whole watermelon, look for one that is heavy for its size with a rind that is relatively smooth and that is neither overly shiny nor overly dull. In addition, one side of the melon should have an area that is distinct in color from the rest of the rind, displaying a yellowish or creamy tone. This is the underbelly, the place that was resting on the ground during ripening, and if the fruit does not have this marking, it may have been harvested prematurely, which will negatively affect its taste, texture and juiciness.
Storage:
Store whole watermelons at room temperature. Refrigerate cut watermelons in airtight container for use within 5 days.
Packing:
- Cartons: of 20Kg (3-4 units)
- Any packing as per requirement
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