What is a Seedless Watermelon?

The seedless watermelon is a sweet, juicy, refreshing and delicious treat.  More convenient that the seeded variety and seem to have a longer shelf life since there are few seeds which aid in the deterioration of the fruit.

Seedless watermelons contain less than 10 black seeds on average per melon, and contain edible white pips making them a safe and healthy treat for all the family, even the smallest of children.

Seedless Watermelons are created by cross-breeding two varieties of watermelon together. To accomplish this, growers plant seeded and seedless plants next to one another and, with the help of pollen carrying bees, they germinate seedless plants to produce “seedless” melons.

Seedless Watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and Fibre. They contain no fat, 8% natural sugar and 92% water.  They also contain Lycopene which has been linked to reducing incidences of certain cancer types and lowering heart-attack risk.

A seedless watermelon should be bright red in colour.  Store your seedless watermelon in the refrigerator. To get the most out of your melon, remove the skin, cut into chucks and store in a container in the fridge. 

First introduced to Australia in 1996, seedless watermelons are available all year round.

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Recipes/Serving Suggestions

Simply cut into slices and enjoy as a snack or a fantastic addition to a cheese platter.  Turn it into a fresh juice, freeze in iceblocks, serve as part of a fruit salad or add to your salad plate.  Even a great alternative to the orange during half-time sporting activities.

Seedless Watermelon Mocktail

• 5 large fresh strawberries, or 1/2 a punnet
• 2 cups Sweet Sensation Seedless
  Watermelon, cubed
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups ice cubes

Combine strawberries, watermelon, sugar and lemon juice in a blender and blend well. Gradually add the ice, blending until smooth. Serve immediately. Hint: For an alcoholic twist, add 1/3 cup of vodka to create a cocktail.