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Watermelon Low in
Calories, Refreshing
(Editor's note: This is one of a series on home horticulture by Wesley P. Judkins, Virginia Tech extension horticulturist.)
A slice of ice cold watermelon is an ideal refresher on a hot day. This delicious treat not only quenches your thirst, but it contains just enough calories to give a slight pick-up in energy without contributing to your weight control problem.
Watermelons belong to the gourd family along with cucumbers, muskmelons, pumpkin and squash. The hairy, trailing stems may grow to a length of twelve or fifteen feet.
The watermelon is native to
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