Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
-
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
✔
✘
✔
✘
Lactating Women
✔
✘
✔
✘
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Seedless Variety
✔
✘
✔
✘
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
-
Southern Africa
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-6.8
3.5
10
👆🏻
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
✔
✘
✔
✘
Beer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Spirits
✔
✘
✔
✘
Cocktails
✔
✘
✔
✘
Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
China