{"id":372,"date":"2020-07-08T17:54:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T17:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/floridafolklife\/?page_id=372"},"modified":"2020-08-05T17:51:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T17:51:31","slug":"watermelon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/floridafolklife\/watermelon\/","title":{"rendered":"Watermelon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Watermelon<\/h1>\n

Citrullus lanatus<\/i><\/h4>\n

Origin: Africa<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Quick Facts<\/h4>\n
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  • ornamental flower with edible greens<\/li>\n
  • flowers come in a variety of colors<\/li>\n
  • grows well in hot Florida summer <\/li>\n
  • Swahili name is ‘mfungu’<\/li>\n
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    In Africa<\/h3>\n

    Watermelon first appeared about 5,000 years ago in south Africa where you can still find different types of wild watermelons. Around the 2000BC watermelons started spreading across the world until it got to America in the 17th century where it was first grown in Florida. Watermelon was really popular in the hot areas due to their high amount of water in them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The watermelon fruit dates back to when watermelon seeds
    \nwere found in Libya back 5,000 years ago. This variety of watermelon was hard, pale and
    \nimmensely bitter. A century after Libyans discovery, the Egyptians got their hands on the fruit
    \nand with selective breeding changed the taste of watermelon from bitter to sweet. As of today
    \nWest Africans still produce this amazing fruit and enjoy its red sweet core.
    \nThroughout countries in West Africa watermelons are cultivated primary for their seeds.
    \nTo be specific the original watermelon which is called tsama and egusi-ibara by West Africans.
    \nThese watermelon seeds are crushed and used in soups as a thickening agent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    In America<\/h3>\n
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    The first reports of watermelons making its way to
    \nAmerica are accounts by white colonists who brought with them kidnapped Africans and fruits.
    \nThe colonists enjoyed the fruit so much that they cultivated it in Florida during the 16th century.
    \nAs time went on and the Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in America on 1865, life was extremely unjust and hard for many free African Americans. African Americans like many other ethnic groups loved the sweet taste of watermelons and similar to their African ancestors began to cultivate it and sell it. This became a symbol of freedom in African American
    \ncommunities. It was not long until hatred and stereotypes of watermelon and African Americans
    \nwere introduced by bigotted whites. Today watermelon is shared by people of all color without a racist connotation connected to it<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Nutrition Facts<\/h3>\n

    Watermelon has 80 calories per serving size and contains water (91%), sugar (6%) Vitamin A (8%), B6 (6%), C (25%), Magnesium (6%), Thiamin (8%), and Phosphorus(2%)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    what is a serving size?<\/p>\n

    Serving size: The nutrients in 2\/3 cup (100 grams) of raw watermelon<\/strong>
    \nCalories: 30<\/strong>
    \nWater: 91%<\/strong>
    \nProtein: 0.6 grams<\/strong>
    \nCarbs: 7.6 grams<\/strong>
    \nSugar: 6.2 grams<\/strong>
    \nFiber: 0.4 grams<\/strong>
    \nFat: 0.2 grams <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Watermelon thrive in full sunlight and sandy loam soils with a PH 6.5-7.5. Watermelon can be easily damage when exposed to frost which is why its really important for them to be grown in warm climate areas.<\/span> <\/p>\n

    When planting a watermelon be aware that they need at least 80 days to grow. The soil that the seeds are best grown in is warm weather such as Florida\u2019s all year round heat. Seeds
    \nshould be planted 1 inch deep and separated 3-4 feet from other seeds. When growing watermelons water often and be aware to maintain the plant until a juicy plump watermelon
    \nappears for harvest.<\/p>\n

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    Watermelon Salad<\/h2>\n

    6  cups (or 4 pound) seedless watermelon <\/span><\/p>\n

    1 cucumber , seeded and small diced <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00bd cup (66g) feta cheese or sub with queso Blanco <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00bd  cup (57.5g) red onion , thin sliced <\/span><\/p>\n

    1 cup (25g) coarsely chopped mint leaves , some whole for garnish <\/span><\/p>\n

    Watermelon Salad Dressing  <\/span><\/h2>\n

    3 tablespoon s (42ml) extra-virgin olive oil <\/span><\/p>\n

    3 tablespoons (45ml) fresh lemon juice <\/span><\/p>\n

    2 tablespoon s (30ml) red vinegar <\/span><\/p>\n

    1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00bc -\u00bd teaspoon (0.5g-1g) cayenne pepper<\/span><\/p>\n

    1 tablespoon (18g) honey <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00bd teaspoon (2.5g) hot sauce <\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00bd teaspoon (1g) freshly ground pepper<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Watermelon Slushie<\/h2>\n

    Tired of ripping through the sweet taste of watermelon
    \nlike a savage just to end up with a sticky situation all
    \nover your face. Look no further and try this watermelon
    \nslushie that only requires 4 ingredients and you\u2019ll enjoy
    \nevery last sip of this cool refreshing beverage on a hot
    \nday with elegance and class.
    \nINGREDIENTS
    \n10 cups Seedless Watermelon Cubes, frozen for at least 24 hours
    \n2\u20134 tbsp Maple Syrup*
    \nJuice of 1 large Lime
    \n1\/4 cup Fresh Mint or Basil leaves, loosely packed (Optional)
    \n1 1\/2 cup Filtered Water<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    • http:\/\/www.vegetablefacts.net\/vegetable-history\/history-of-watermelon\/<\/li>\n
    • https:\/\/www.watermelon.org\/nutrition\/nutrient-profile\/<\/li>\n
    • https:\/\/homeguides.sfgate.com\/grow-watermelons-successfully-46240.html#:~:text=How%20to%20Grow%20Watermelons%20Successfully%201%20Plant%20watermelon,the%20watermelon%20seeds%20germinate.%20…%20More%20items…%20https:\/\/www.africanbites.com\/watermelon-salad\/<\/li>\n
    • https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/lifestyle\/ancient-history-watermelon<\/li>\n
    • http:\/\/www.vegetablefacts.net\/vegetable-history\/history-of-watermelon\/#:~:text=Watermelons%2
      \n0were%20brought%20to%20Americas,many%20British%20and%20Dutch%20colonies .
      \nhttps:\/\/www.latimes.com\/archives\/la-xpm-2003-jun-25-fo-watermelon25-story.html#:~:text=The
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    • https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/national\/archive\/2014\/12\/how-watermelons-became-a-racist-trope\/3
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    • https:\/\/capcofarms.com\/mangos\/index.php\/watermelon-prep<\/li>\n
    • https:\/\/www.burpee.com\/gardenadvicecenter\/vegetables\/watermelons\/all-about-watermelons\/art
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    • https:\/\/frommybowl.com\/watermelon-slushie-recipe\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Jovana Emilien and David Pierre contributed content to this page as part of HUM2420: African Humanities at Santa Fe College.  <\/span>This page was edited by Dr. Sarah Cervone in the Department of Humanities and Foreign Languages at Santa Fe College. <\/p>\n

      This page was created as part of a Florida Folk Life project in collaboration between Santa Fe College and the Matheson Historical Museum. <\/p>\n

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