What kind of "beast" is a seedless watermelon?

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

For our countries, pitted watermelon is still a rarity. In the markets, in shops and supermarkets, ordinary specimens are more common. But if you are lucky enough to find these seedless berries inside, then be prepared that they will be significantly more expensive. It is precisely because of the low prevalence of this melon variety that many people are afraid of them, considering them genetically modified, others are sure that they will turn out to be tasteless.

But in fact, the seedless watermelon was the result of selection. Do not confuse it with a change in genetic material. In the process of breeding, agronomists cross different varieties among themselves, choose the best specimens and continue experiments with them until they get the desired result. So, these seedless berries were bred in California about 20 years ago. But in fairness, it is worth noting that they still contain seeds, but they are much smaller, they are underdeveloped and quite edible.

The pitted watermelon is of course slightly different from its closest relatives in color, size and taste. They are more watery and loose in structure, but the whole pulp of this berry is sweet. And if you don't like watermelons just becausethat you need to constantly choose the bones, then this variety will be a godsend for you. If a few years ago a berry without seeds could be distinguished only by appearance, now it is more difficult to do so. So, before it was the fruits of light green light, without pronounced stripes. Now, breeders have bred both miniature variants with bright red flesh and striped dark specimens. You can even find pitted yellow watermelon on sale.

Sugar Baby, for example, is especially popular in Western countries. These are medium-sized watermelons weighing about 5-7 kg with dense and juicy pulp. Their main difference is the almost perfect round shape and dark green color of the peel. But no less popular are miniature varieties - they are preferred by small families or single people.

Purchase the best varieties of seedless watermelons and restaurants. Not only Sugar Baby is popular, but also Golden Midget and Early Moonbeam. Popular desserts, ice for drinks, freshly squeezed juices are made from them (sometimes they are mixed in a 1: 1 ratio with sparkling water). They also make an excellent addition to cheese and feta, olives, tomatoes and even smoked ham. By the end of July, you can even find watermelon gazpacho on the menu of some restaurants. It consists of seemingly incompatible products. This sweet berry is mixed with tomatoes in a blender, cucumber, mint, green onions, basil are added to the resulting liquid, all this is s alted, peppered and infused overnight in the refrigerator.

But also at homeseedless watermelon conditions are trying to cook. It is not only s alted in barrels, but also used to make honey and even moonshine. Thrifty housewives even make jam from its crusts. But the most popular dish for a long time will be just watermelon, cut into large chunks - it is placed in the center of the table so that at any moment any member of the family can take a piece for themselves. Don't be afraid of seedless varieties. You can safely buy both round and long specimens - and these are also different varieties of this berry, bred by breeders.