August 3rd, 2021
Company: | National Watermelon Promotion Board |
Web site: | http://www.watermelon.org/Educators/Host-a-Watermelon-Day |
Today is National Watermelon Day! Watermelon is a fruit enjoyed by many and is a favorite treat at picnics and fairs. Watermelon is 92% water, which is why it is so refreshing.
The origins of watermelon have been traced back to the deserts of southern Africa, where it still grows wild today. The ancestor of the modern watermelon is a tough, drought-tolerant plant prized for its ability to store water for tribes crossing the Kalahari. Watermelon is a popular summertime treat, but it is available year-round.