Watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus)

Common name: Watermelon Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus Among its names: Habbahib - Juh - Raqi - Nams watermelon The cylindrical watermelon belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is a climbing, fast-growing summer plant. Its large green leaves and branched, long stems. Its fruits are cylindrical, sweet-tasting, and considered one of the most famous summer foods in hot regions. • Watermelon flower (cylindrical): small yellow flowers. • Watermelon fruit and seeds (cylindrical): its fruits are cylindrical, light green or dark green in color, with sweet-tasting red flesh, and contain black seeds. • Growing season for cylindrical watermelon: cultivated in February and March. • Suitable climate and soil for cultivating cylindrical watermelon: Watermelon is highly sensitive to low temperatures and frost, and loves sunlight. It requires an average temperature of 18 to 35 degrees Celsius. It is grown in well-drained, fertilized clay soil and watered regularly. • Method of cultivating cylindrical watermelon: propagated by seeds at a depth not exceeding 2.5 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: considered one of the most important diuretic fruits, it activates the kidneys and removes stones from them. It is also a popular fruit among many, especially in summer, with multiple health benefits. • Original homeland of cylindrical watermelon: its origin is tropical Africa, from where it spread around the world.