Imported watermelon is in its peak season from march through may. Weve created an inseason produce calendar for florida so you can easily see when its the right time to find the freshest cantaloupe or watermelon, or if youve missed citrus season. Although watermelon is available year round, domestic watermelon is in its peak season from may through august. Watermelon rinds may be eaten, but their unappealing flavor may be overcome by pickling, sometimes eaten as a vegetable, stirfried or stewed. Surprisingly, the bulk of watermelon roots are found in the top 12 inches of soil. Full of cancerbattling lycopene and low in calories, watermelon is a classic summer fruit that works well alone, paired with cheese or mixed into a drink. Whats in season florida produce calendar infographic. Use the planting schedules below for planning when to plant tomatoes, peppers and more. Arizona on average has approximately 210 days between the last and first frost. Those bred for a shorter season can mature in as little as 70 days. Its believed that watermelon originated from the african deserts, so one would think its well adapted to a hot, dry climate like arizona.
Guess the exact weight of the watermelon you are purchasing and you can have it for free. Jul 20, 2019 mar 15 oct 24 the cosanti foundation announces 2020 event and program season. If you wait any later than that and your watermelon may not. Our offices and shipping facility are located in temperate nogales, arizona. Exactly what is in season in tuscon or phoenix and scottsdale or flagstaff can differ greatly at any given time, but this. With a refreshing honeydew flavor start, and a tart. Selecting, storing and serving ohio melons pdf, 342kb. Mild winters allow for the harvest of cool weather crops and hot summers help make citrus sweet, chiles spicy and dates ripen.
Then, cook a pound of ground beef and season it with all spices, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, chili flakes, and salt. Regarding acres, approximately 16,000 harvested acres for cantaloupe, 3,500 for honeydew and 2,900 for watermelon. In texas, the watermelon season is from june to august. Watermelons are a lot of fun to grow, but they take a long time and need lots of sun and dry feet. Watermelons do best in loamy, somewhatsandy, welldrained soil. Water and irrigation are issues in some areas and will affect harvest times some seasons. Watermelons are grown in the southern regions of the u.
Big chuy produce of nogales, arizona watermelons squash. In fact, water comprises 92 percent of the watermelon fruit. May 01, 2017 if you thinking of growing watermelon in arizona, this article is for you. Watermelon is synonymous with summer and is served at just about every backyard bbq and 4th of july party you go to. Aug 04, 2016 trying my hand at growing some cantaloupe and watermelon late in the season its august in phoenix arizona 2016. This flavorful, fruity beverage is 100% natural, fortified with vitamin c and contains no artificial preservatives or colors. The last month that you can plant watermelon and expect a good harvest is probably september. Arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, broccoli raab, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celeriaccelery root. Fredonia page williams flagstaff sedona winslow window rock holbrook st. Find the best dates for planting and transplanting vegetables and fruit.
Both the arizona and california crops are looking good at this stage. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the corns hue begins to darken. Consequently when watering, try and apply only as much water as the root zone top 12 can hold. The climate, the season, and potential pests all impact the selection of what to plant when. Our free planting guide calculates the best dates for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors, and for transplanting seedlings to the gardenall customized to your location. Weve created an inseason arizona produce calendar so you can easily see when its the right time to find the freshest raspberries or blueberries, or if youve missed citrus season. Florida has historically been the top producer of watermelons and accounted for 19 percent of the 3. Information on arizona pesticide use reporting is essential to interpreting use statistics. In the meantime time, drain two cans of kidney beans, black beans, white beans and pinto beans. Growing cantaloupes and watermelon in phoenix arizona youtube. Watermelon citrullus lanatus is a plant species in the family cucurbitaceae, a vinelike flowering plant originating in west africa. May 09, 2019 by june 1, arizona will begin near yuma.
Create an appetite for watermelon by promoting it throughout the year. Planting calendar for phoenix, az old farmers almanac. Nutrition educators do food demonstrations and hand out recipes. In phoenix the average date of last frost happens on. Funstatistics about arizona agricultures melons and sweet. Add the corn kernels to the pan, stir, and raise heat to mediumhigh. Our free planting guide calculates the best dates for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors, and for transplanting seedlings to the gardenall customized to your. Sep 09, 2015 cantaloupe in arizona have two seasons. To find fruit and vegetable pickyourown farms in arizona. The earliest that you can plant watermelon in tucson is march. This supports local agriculture and makes produce more available in communities. Arizona has 14 major melon growers growing for the market. Many snaped programs work in farmers markets and promote produce. Growing the vines in raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and will hold the suns heat longer.
Growing cantaloupes and watermelon in phoenix arizona. Our goal is always to provide 100% satisfaction to our customers. Weve created an in season arizona produce calendar so you can easily see when its the right time to find the freshest raspberries or blueberries, or if youve missed citrus season. Funstatistics about arizona agricultures melons and sweet corn. Arizona watermelon cocktail comes in a large 128 fl oz size and is very easy to pour. Check out the spring and summer produce guide, as gathered from the arizona grown harvest. Starting your watermelon indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier. Arizona crop harvest calendar when fruit and vegetables are. For apofpo shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding. Arizona harvest calendar buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season when. Kandy melons from martori farms, scottsdale, arizona. Arizona farm bureau, with the help of usda, wants to help teach kids about healthy eating and the tasty goodness of arizonas wonderful fruits. It was discovered by the exploring missionary dr david livingstone in the kalahari desert. Watermelon varieties commonly planted in the desert of the southwestern u.
Jul 29, 2015 its watermelon season here at davison orchards and lance davison tells you all about picking watermelon and how they taste. Arizona seasonal fruits and vegetables guide the spruce eats. Johns showlow payson kingman lake havasu parker prescott wickenberg phoenix yuma gila bend ajo casa grande globe clifton safford tucson green valley nogales wilcox. Florida and three other statesgeorgia, california, and texas accounted for twothirds of u. The cosanti foundation is celebrating half a century of dedication to the arts, environmental stewardship, research, education, and more. Watermelon is perhaps the most refreshing fruit of all because it consists of 92% water making it a great thirst quencher. Early short season varieties 70 to 75 days blacktail mountain red flesh, dark green rind. Its got all of the flavor you love and none of the seeds.
Trying my hand at growing some cantaloupe and watermelon late in the season its august in phoenix arizona 2016. Growing watermelon in arizona gilbert, queen creek, mesa. Snaped also partners with others to bring ebt to more markets. The earliest that you can plant watermelon in phoenix is march.
Jun 01, 2010 hey all, just a quick question, we are huge watermelon fans in this house but it seems 9 out of 10 supermarket melons are dry and gritty and dont have the wonderful fresh watermelon taste. Big chuy distributors and sons of nogales, arizona, is a leading marketer and shipper of high quality fresh watermelons and squash. Add the kale leaves, tomatoes and garlic to the pan. Surprisingly, the southwestern state of arizona is a major watermelon producing state. Wash the beans well and let them drain while you start cooking the ground beef. Always call the farm a few weeks in advance to verify when they crops will be ready to pick, and then again on the day you want to go. With a oneofakind flavor profile, its the perfect addition to any meal. Today, varieties of the warmseason annual range from 1pound personal melons to 100pound contest entries. Hey all, just a quick question, we are huge watermelon fans in this house but it seems 9 out of 10 supermarket melons are dry and gritty and dont have the wonderful fresh watermelon taste.
If you wait any later than that and your watermelon may not have a chance to really do well. Arizona insecticide use on cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and all melons including unspecified for the 199798 season. Guide to arizona agriculture arizona department of az. Jennifer woods is a local food advocate with over 10 years working in the az food. Surprisingly, the southwestern state of arizona is a major watermelonproducing state. Arizona crop harvest calendar when fruit and vegetables. The arizona growing season chugs along all year long. Peak watermelon season is winding down, but keep it in consumers minds by including freshcut options in backtoschool promotions. Vegetable planting calendar for maricopa county cooperative. This is definitely true for texas, california and georgia. Watermelon is perhaps the most refreshing fruit of all because it.
It is an easytogrow crop which yields incredible flavor and is one of the largest edible fruits. This flavorful, fruity beverage is 100% natural, fortified with vitamin c. Plan to space the plants about 2 feet apart in a 5footwide hill. Preserved watermelon rind an alternative to pickling the rind. Arizona watermelon, 23ounces pack of 24 product details. If you thinking of growing watermelon in arizona, this article is for you. Arizona cooperative e tension vegetable planting calendar for maricopa county az1005 revised 0910 in maricopa county, most any type of vegetables and fruits can be grown successfully when appropriate varieties are selected and planted at the right time. How to plant watermelon in the southwest desert ehow. Whats in season in may 2020, and other timely information.
Representing three of arizonas 5 cs cattle, citrus and cotton agriculture is a fountain of economic opportunity for tens. According to the western watermelon association, the vegetable watermelon is fat free, nutritionally low in calories an ideal diet food, and is a good source of energy. There is evidence from seeds in pharaoh tombs of watermelon cultivation in ancient egypt. Its watermelon season here at davison orchards and lance davison tells you all about picking watermelon and how they taste. It is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, having more than varieties watermelon is a scrambling and trailing vine in the flowering plant family cucurbitaceae. Shopping for produce thats in season will benefit your wallet and. Watermelon seed varieties continue reading growing watermelon in arizona. Az1005 revised 0910 vegetable planting calendar for maricopa. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season when flavor and price are the best. However, you really should wait until april if you dont want to take any chances the last month that you can plant watermelon and expect a good harvest is probably september. On the other hand, georgias watermelon season starts at the end of july and ends at the beginning of.
The cosanti foundation announces 2020 event and program season. Although watermelon is a popular treat in the summertime, the watermelon season will slightly vary from different states. Seedcorn maggot, delia platura the seedcorn maggot is a white, legless larvae of a small light gray fly that attacks the planted. The average date of last frost is february 15 in tucson. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until the kale leaves have wilted. You can get started a couple of weeks earlier by starting your watermelon indoors. Watermelon is available yearround with peak season in the summer months. But why not enjoy it all year round by drinking arizona watermelon. Add cubed watermelon to party trays for fall football tailgates. Our watermelons are grown in the heart of the mexican growing region.
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