Black watermelon
Black watermelon
Black watermelon is the watermelon in the world of fruits which is liked by people of all walks of life very much. It is also known as the Summer King. This type of watermelon is a cross of traditional red watermelon and African Kalahari Desert Watermelon. The outer color of it is black and there is juicy flesh inside it which is bright red. It is a very sweet and tasty watermelon. Its health benefits are undeniable. However, in this article, today, I will dive into the mysterious world of black watermelon, its history, cultivation, nutritional value and health benefits. So, continue reading the article to know more about black watermelon.
History of black watermelon
Black watermelon originated from central Africa. First, 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians cultivated it. Then it spread to other parts of the world including Asia and Europe. In the 1800s, black watermelon was cultivated first in the United States. At that time, African slaves first introduced it into the country. Later, it quickly gained popularity among farmers and consumers all over the United States.
In 1990, a group of farmers in Japan rediscovered black watermelon. They started cultivating the black watermelon commercially. At present, black watermelon is grown in many parts of the world including the United States, Korea, China and Japan. Still black watermelon is considered a rare variety of watermelon.
