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Watermelon Consumption in the US
27:06 - 31:39 (04:33)
Americans consume 15 pounds of watermelon per person annually, which amounts to 5 billion pounds of watermelon per year. Florida is the largest watermelon growing state due to the favorable weather conditions for cultivation, followed by Georgia, Texas, and California.
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With 5 billion pounds of watermelons consumed in the US each year, Florida is a top producer due to its favorable weather conditions.
27:06 - 29:37 (02:30)
Watermelons
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With 5 billion pounds of watermelons consumed in the US each year, Florida is a top producer due to its favorable weather conditions. The university of Florida provides useful information on growing watermelons, which have become a staple crop in the state.
ChapterWatermelon Consumption in the US
EpisodeWatermelons: Nature's Gift to the World
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The best way to tell if a watermelon or cantaloupe is ripe is by the amount of space it had to grow, specifically 18 to 24 square feet per plant.
29:37 - 31:39 (02:02)
Fruits
Summary
The best way to tell if a watermelon or cantaloupe is ripe is by the amount of space it had to grow, specifically 18 to 24 square feet per plant.