National Watermelon Day

National Watermelon Day is an unofficial American holiday celebrated on August 3 and where people can enjoy watery summer staples, watermelons. On this holiday, people can enjoy this fruit in various ways. After all, this is one of the most refreshing summer fruits in the world today.

History

Nobody knows when National Watermelon Day was established. Some believe it was started by watermelon farmers and others believe it was created by the National Watermelon Council.

However, watermelon history is much easier to describe. Biologists and botanists believe that modern watermelons can be traced to grape-like plants that grow wild in southern Africa. It has been cultivated by indigenous peoples since at least the second millennium BC. From that favorable beginning, modern watermelons then spread throughout Asia for the next thousand years and finally reached southern Europe in the tenth century. It was later introduced to the New World through European settlers and African slaves in the sixteenth century. In the seventeenth century, it was a common staple growing in much of the southern United States.

Currently, watermelons are planted in almost every state in the US. In fact, there are only about 6 countries where watermelons do not grow commercially. The states that produce the most watermelons are California, Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and Florida.

Watermelon Facts

Watermelon is mostly water. About 91% of the watermelon's volume consists of water.

Seeds and skin of watermelon can be eaten.

Watermelon is fruit and vegetables.

Customs, Traditions, and Celebrations

There is only one real way to enjoy National Watermelon Day and that is to go to your local grocery store and buy it. Watermelon is not only a refreshing summer snack - but they are also naturally healthy.

Where National Watermelon Day is celebrated

There is no specific location where this holiday is celebrated.