Turkish Watermelon Seeds - (Citrullus lanatus)

Turkish Watermelon - Çekirdegi Oyali 

Flavor, productivity and the most uncommon seeds you’ve ever seen are the hallmarks of this beloved watermelon from Turkey. The exact origins of this old Turkish variety are unclear but seem to come from either the north-central Tokat Province or the south-western Denizli Provence where they’ve been grown for generations.

Hand-carved looking seeds grow very productive 4 – 7 lb striped watermelons with a sweet, fragrant and juicy red flesh.

History

Watermelons originated in the subtropical parts of Africa. In the Kalahari Desert region of southern Africa, the San people used wild watermelon as an important water source during the dry season. 

Uses

This delicious fruit is simply eaten by cutting into slices and eaten fresh. Creative types can carve into various shapes or use as melon balls in fruit salads. Some cultures dry, roast and eat the seeds as a snack. Watermelon juice can be processed into a syrup or even wine.

Growing Tip

Watermelon seeds dislike cold soil. It's better to wait until the soil is warm to plant the seeds. Also, watermelons don't like to have their roots disturbed, so when thinning out seedlings in hills, cut the stems of those you want to remove, rather than pulling them out.

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