Watermelon

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Citrullus lanatus
Family
Cucurbitaceace
Distinguishing Characters
Seeds are ovate in outline, c. 10 mm long, c. 5 mm broad, black or rarely red or of different shades, smooth or slightly verrucose.
Photo of Seed
Description

There are between 300-500 seeds in a watermelon, depending upon the size of course.

Although usually discarded, the seeds are edible and delicious when roasted.

They are also highly nutritious and high in fat as well.

One cup of watermelon seeds has over 600 calories.