Types / Varieties of watermelons

There are more than 50 varieties of watermelon. Most have red flesh, but there are orange and yellow-fleshed varieties. Of the 50 varieties of watermelon throughout the United States, there are four general categories: Allsweet, Ice-Box, Seedless and Yellow Flesh. Here are 2 web sites that describe the various features of the 12 top watermelon choices for growing in a home garden.

http://www.foodreference.com/html/artwatermelon.html

http://www.harvestwizard.com/2009/04/watermelon_for_home_garden_top.html

The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelons are grown worldwide in 96 countries. About 200-300 varieties are grown in the U.S. and Mexico, although there are about 50 varieties that are very popular. Watermelon varieties:Seeded Watermelon: oblong in shape, weight can range from 15-45 lbs. on average.. Small to large brown or black seeds throughout. Mini or Personal-Sized Watermelon: small and round in shape, 1-7 lbs. in weight, red or yellow flesh,  seeded or seedless. Yellow Flesh and Orange Flesh Watermelons: round in shape, weight averages 10-30 lbs., usually has seeds, Commonly used in food service environments. Seedless Watermelon - The most popular in the U.S., round shape, weight can range from 10-20 lbs. on average.