When is Watermelon in Season?
- Summer
A watermelon is over 90% water and comes in a variety of colors – red, pink, orange, and yellow. To pick a ripe watermelon, look for a yellow spot on one side and a heavy size. Rinse under running water to remove any dirt before cutting. Cut watermelon can keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Fun fact: The rind of a watermelon is edible! The rind can be stewed, pickled, or stir-fried.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Watermelon Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- In the Garden: Watermelon (PDF, 1.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Watermelon Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 21.7MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
Additional Resources
- Watermelon Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Melons. Ohio State University Extension.
- Watermelon Lesson Plans. South Dakota Department of Health. Harvest of the Month.
- Watermelon Teacher Toolkits. National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Watermelon Cooler. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Watermelon Salsa. SNAP-Ed. The ONIE Project: Choose Homemade.
- Watermelon Corn Feta Salad. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Watermelon. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Watermelon Recipes. National Watermelon Promotion Board.
- Have a Plant® Watermelon Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: watermelon, 1 cup diced ( 152g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 46 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 9 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 5 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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