Organic Watermelon Is a Sweet Treat

Want to grow certified organic seedless watermelon? If so, you will have to stretch your meaning of “organic” to allow chemicals. Certified organic seedless watermelon must begin with seeds that were treated with a chemical to change the number of chromosomes they possess. The result is an un-natural, genetically modified fruit.

Some claim that it can still be referred to as certified organic seedless watermelon, as long as it is grown without pesticides, in organic fertilizers. You will have to judge that for yourself.

If you are willing to put up with the fruit as designed – with seeds – you can grow organic watermelon that is a sweet treat.

Organic Watermelon Seeds

Certified organic watermelon seeds are available from several of the major seed producers. Main Street Seed and Supply, which we review on this site, is our favorite. Their seed is certified, they offer a guarantee, and you can buy organic watermelon seed in whatever amount you want, from as little as 1/2 teaspoon upward.

Benefits of Organic Watermelon

Organic watermelon has no wax coating to repel garden pests. Since no chemical pesticides or fertilizers have been used, it is safe to eat, and better for your health. The taste of organic watermelon is pure, natural, and sweet. And look at these health benefits of organic watermelon:

* Organic watermelon is high in vitamin C – higher than non-organic. A cup of organic watermelon provides more than 25 percent of the daily value set for vitamin C!

* The mineral content of organic watermelon is 10 times that of commercially grown watermelon.

* Organic watermelon is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature, such as lycopene.

Varieties of Organic Watermelon

Several varieties of organic watermelon are available, depending on the garden, the size of melon desired, and the subtle differences in taste. Some organic watermelons are round while others are oblong. Some can be grown in a container on the patio or deck, while others require garden space.

Here are three varieties of organic watermelon you may want to try.

* Sugar Baby – a 7-8.5″ round, dark green melon with bright red flesh. This organic watermelon requires 75 growing days, and is small enough to grow in a patio container.

* Crimson Sweet – a 10-12″ oval, this organic watermelon has stripes of light and dark green. Its flesh is brilliant red. It will require garden space for about 85 days.

* Allsweet – This large, oblong organic watermelon grows 17-19″ long and 7″ in diameter. Weighing in at 25-30 lb., the striped melons are sweet, with bright red flesh.

Whichever variety of organic watermelon you choose, you are bound to have a sweet treat, save money, and offer your family better health.