Where did the first watermelons appear? Detailed answer

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Where did the first watermelons appear?

What could be better than a cold, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day? No doubt this fruit has been enjoyed by man for thousands of years. The watermelon first appeared in tropical Africa and from there spread wherever the soil and climate were suitable for it.

The ancient Sanskrit language has a word for watermelon, and there are ancient Egyptian drawings of watermelons. From here we can see that the watermelon appeared more than 4000 years ago! Watermelon is one of the varieties of melons that belong to the gourd family. Like cucumbers, they are creeping, creeping, annual plants with flat, longitudinal leaves and bell-shaped flowers.

Musk - another ancient variety of melon, which grows mainly in southern Asia. It has a slight spicy smell. Kasaba and honeydew melons ripen late and are better preserved than other varieties. "Casaba" - large in size, with a smooth yellowish-green rind. Its pale green flesh is very tasty. Honeydew has a smoother rind and greener flesh than casaba melons.

Watermelons are much larger and much juicier. Some watermelons weigh more than 20 kilograms, but most are still smaller. The rind is hard and green, often with light green flecks or streaks. The flesh is pink, yellowish or red. Watermelons need a long ripening period and a hot climate. They are planted after the ground has warmed up, when there is no chance of frost. Watermelons are eaten fresh, but they can be pickled, and jam can be made from the peel. In the countries of the East, watermelon seeds are considered a delicacy.

Author: Likum A.

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