Watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus)

Common name: Round watermelon Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus Among its names: Habbahib - Juh - Raqi - Shillin watermelon - Dala' Red watermelon is a variety of watermelon belonging to the gourd family. It is a climbing summer plant that produces spherical fruits. Its leaves are small, divided, and green. It contains a high water content. • Round watermelon flower: Its small yellow flowers bloom in spring. • Fruit and seeds of the round watermelon: Its fruits are spherical or cylindrical in shape, light green or dark green in color, with sweet-tasting red flesh. It contains black seeds with white pulp. • Season for germinating the round watermelon: It is cultivated in the second planting season in February and March. • Suitable climate and soil for growing the round watermelon: Red watermelon is very sensitive to low temperatures and frost. It requires an average temperature of 18 to 35 degrees Celsius, loves sunlight, and is grown in well-drained, fertilized clay soil, with regular watering. • Method of cultivating the round watermelon: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth not exceeding 2.5 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: Dala' "red watermelon" is one of the most important diuretic fruits. It activates the kidneys and helps remove stones from them. It is also a popular fruit among many, especially in summer, with multiple health benefits. • Native origin of the round watermelon: Its origin is in tropical Africa, from where it spread across the world.