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 summer climbing and fast-growing 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): Its 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 growing 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, fertile loamy soil and watered regularly. • Method of cultivating cylindrical watermelon: Propagated by seeds 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: It is one of the most important diuretic fruits, works to activate the kidneys and remove stones from them, and is a popular fruit among many people, especially in summer. It has multiple health benefits. • Native origin of cylindrical watermelon: Its origin is tropical Africa, from where it spread around the world.