Title: Happy National Watermelon Day! 9 facts about the seed-spittin' good fruit
Headings: Happy National Watermelon Day! 9 facts about the seed-spittin' good fruit
Happy National Watermelon Day! 9 facts about the seed-spittin' good fruit
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Happy National Watermelon Day! 9 facts about the seed-spittin' good fruit
Kyrie O’Connor , Houston Chronicle
Aug. 2, 2016 Updated: Aug. 2, 2016 7:48 a.m.
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1 of 14 So much watermelon
The state of Texas harvests some 42,000 acres of watermelon every year, in 100 counties. The harvest begins in April in the southern part of the state and runs to early fall in the north. Photo Researchers/Contributor Show More Show Less
2 of 14 Third
That makes Texas third nationally in watermelon production, with Georgia and Florida ahead. Worldwide, China is by far the largest producer. Show More Show Less
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4 of 14 Huh? Watermelon is classified as a type of berry called a pepo. It grows on a vinelike plant.