Title: Where Is Watermelon Grown in the World?
Headings: Where Is Watermelon Grown in the World?
Where Is Watermelon Grown in the World?
Content: Where Is Watermelon Grown in the World? Where Is Watermelon Grown in the World? By Staff Writer Last Updated Mar 25, 2020 6:01:56 PM ET
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Watermelons grow in warm climates, but they can also be nurtured in cooler temperatures, according to VegetableGardener.com. The watermelon's origin remains unclear, but Southern Italy and Africa are suspected to be the fruit's original homes. Watermelons can grow on continents around the world. WhichCountry.com notes that watermelon is mostly consumed in China, and more than 1,200 types of watermelon are harvested in 96 countries. According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, China is the leading producer of watermelon in the world. WhichCountry.com notes that Turkey, Iran, Brazil and the United States trail China in watermelon production as of 2010. In the United States, Georgia, Florida, Texas and California are leading producers of watermelon as of 2012. BBC News mentions one type of type of watermelon from Japan that has a square shape.