Watermelon belongs to the pumpkin family. The pulp of a ripe watermelon contains up to 90% water, thanks to which it quenches thirst very well. It is also enriched with easily digestible mineral salts, vitamins PP, C, B1, B2, A, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, phosphorus and calcium, as well as a powerful natural antioxidant - lycopene.
It is necessary
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- watermelon
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Instructions
Step 1
The most popular variety in Russia is Astrakhansky. Its shape is spherical, sometimes slightly oblong, the surface is smooth green, the stripes are dark green, the flesh tastes juicy and sweet, bright red in color. The sweetest and largest watermelons of this variety appear on the shelves towards the end of August.
Step 2
A distinctive feature of the "Chill" variety is its frost resistance. Such a watermelon can last until the New Year. Its shape is spherical, dark green, the pattern on it is difficult to notice, the flesh of a rich red color has a sweet taste.
Step 3
"Melitopol" watermelon has a noticeably elongated shape. The crust is light green, lined with deep black stripes. The inside of the berry is very sugary, granular, the color of the pulp is rich crimson.
Step 4
Unusual yellow color of the peel distinguishes the "Gift of the Sun" variety. Its shape is oblong. The flesh is usually red in color, sweet and delicate in taste. The sugar in such a watermelon is 10, 4-11%. It is rare on sale.
Step 5
Watermelons of the "Lunny" variety, having the usual green color of the crust, are distinguished by an unusual color of the pulp. It has an unusual bright yellow color, it tastes sweet.
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The "Sugar Kid" variety is perfect for salting. This watermelon has a dark green rind with no patterns. Its pulp is very sweet, rich red. The shape of the fruit is round.
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It is worth buying watermelons of the "Khait-kara" variety only after their rind turns black and green. The watermelon itself is in the shape of a ball, occasionally flattened a little. The fruit tastes juicy and sweet, the pulp is raspberry-colored.
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Watermelons of the "Chervonny King" variety are distinguished by the absence of seeds. The peel of the berry is thin, the flesh is bright red, the taste is juicy and aromatic. The shape of the fruit is elongated.
Step 9
Watermelons of the "Cossack" variety are light green with a pattern of dark green narrow stripes. Fruits are spherical with a smooth surface. Their flesh is juicy, dense and sweet, dark pink or pink in color.
