WATERMELON By Bui Ngoc Thuan Class : K39ATT Faculty of Agronomy Contents of my presentment  Firstly is The origin of The watermelon  Secondly is Nutrition  Finaly is Varieties The origin of The watermelon Watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild, because it reaches maximum genetic deversity resulting in sweet, bland and bitter forms there. A close-up of a watermelon leaf The origin of The watermelon By the 10th century AD, watermelons were being cultivated in China, which is today the world's single largest watermelon producer. The origin of The watermelon Legend holds that watermelon was discovered in Vietnam long before it reached China, in the era of the Hung Kings. According to legend, watermelon was discovered by Prince Mai An Tiem, an adopted son of the 11th Hung King. Nutrition Fresh watermelon may be eaten in a variety of ways and is also often used to flavor summer drinks and smoothies. Nutrition Watermelon contains about 6% sugar and 92% water by weight. As with many other fruits, it is a source of vitamin C. It is not a significant source of other vitamins and minerals. Nutrition Besides, Watermelon is also mildly diuretic. Watermelons contain large amounts of beta carotene. Watermelon with red flesh is a significant source of lycopene. Varieties There are more than twelve hundred varieties of watermelon ranging in size from less than a pound, to more than two hundred pounds with flesh that is red, orange, yellow, or white. Varieties  Carolina Cross: This variety of watermelon produced the current world record watermelon weighing 262 pounds. It has green skin, red flesh and commonly produces fruit between 65 and 150 pounds (29 and 68 kg). Carolina Cross [...]... Yellow Crimson Watermelon: variety of watermelon that has a yellow colored flesh This particular type of watermelon has been described as "sweeter" and more "honey" flavored than the more popular red flesh watermelon Yellow Crimson Watermelon Varieties Orangeglo: This variety has a very sweet orange pulp, and is a large oblong fruit weighing 9–14 kg (2 0-3 0 pounds) It takes about 9 0-1 00 days from planting... Orangeglo: This variety has a very sweet orange pulp, and is a large oblong fruit weighing 9–14 kg (2 0-3 0 pounds) It takes about 9 0-1 00 days from planting to harvest  Orangeglo Gallery Gallery Conclusion Watermelon is not only soft drinks but also provides many vitamins and minerals for the body against diseases . bland and bitter forms there. A close-up of a watermelon leaf The origin of The watermelon By the 10th century AD, watermelons were being cultivated in. is today the world's single largest watermelon producer. The origin of The watermelon Legend holds that watermelon was discovered in Vietnam long