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Melon
Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals
(Based on 100g in raw form)
Fiber | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Potassium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Choline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (RAE/IU) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
What It Helps:
How It Helps:
Cantelope: Can help with blood thining. The vitamin K content helps protect against blood clots.
Watermelon: It's water content (along with the nutrients) helps with expelling excess water in the body. Also contains antioxidant properties along with anit-inflammatory properties.
Tips & Other Info.
Watermelon with Tajin.... also delicious!
Blend watermelon and enjoy the juice.
Watermelon salad with cheese. (Check out the recipes section)
When you cut the watermelong into triangles, put a popsicle stick through the peel. You won't get your hands dirty and have the juices running all around your hand, and plus the kids will eat it as if it's ice cream.
Gardening Tips & Info.
Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)
Planting Season
Harvesting Season
Pruning Season
Watering Schedule
Sunlight Exposure
Potted / In Ground
Sow in Spring (April) & Plant in late Spring (May) to early Summer (June) | Late Summer (August) to early Fall (September) | Watering: Add organic mulch to help retain moisture. |
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