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Where Do Watermelons Come From?

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Where Do Watermelons Come From? Watermelon’s history dates back 5000 years to southern Africa where the tough, drought-tolerant ancestor of watermelon thrived. Although we don’t know the exact identity of this plant, we do know it was prized for its ability to store water and was used by indigenous people in the Kalahari Desert region.

Can Watermelon Plants Climb?

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Can Watermelon Plants Climb? Can watermelon plants climb? With their tightly curling tendrils, all vining watermelon plants will readily climb up almost any structure that will hold their weight. The problem with these plants is the weight of the fruit they produce. Can watermelon grow vertically? You might be surprised to learn that watermelon plants