Beni Kodama watermelon

Free for all about gardening techniques, tips and questions.
Post Reply
User avatar
Tormato
Reactions:
Posts: 4360
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:14 pm

Beni Kodama watermelon

#1

Post: # 133530Unread post Tormato
Sat Aug 24, 2024 9:41 am

This variety is very early(60?-70 DTM), very small (about 2 pounds), very tasty and VERY seedy. So seedy that it is nearly impossible to eat, as it is. I will try to squeeze the pulp through a sieve, to remove seeds, and then freeze it in small containers, as an experiment toward something more pleasant to eat.

User avatar
Shule
Reactions:
Posts: 3022
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:29 pm
Location: SW Idaho, USA

Re: Beni Kodama watermelon

#2

Post: # 133546Unread post Shule
Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:28 pm

@Tormato

Cool. What color and size are the seeds? How easy to chew are they? The seeds look small and black in the Baker Creek picture, but pictures don't always turn out how things look.
Location: SW Idaho, USA
Climate: BSk
USDA hardiness zone: 6
Elevation: 2,260 feet

User avatar
Tormato
Reactions:
Posts: 4360
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:14 pm

Re: Beni Kodama watermelon

#3

Post: # 133592Unread post Tormato
Sat Aug 24, 2024 8:05 pm

Shule wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:28 pm @Tormato

Cool. What color and size are the seeds? How easy to chew are they? The seeds look small and black in the Baker Creek picture, but pictures don't always turn out how things look.
Seeds are small, some tan, some brown, both with a very small bit of black at the tip. I don't chew watermelon seeds, so I wouldn't know how easy it is. I am not bothered by the very thin white seeds, as I swallow those with no problem.

User avatar
GoDawgs
Reactions:
Posts: 4197
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:38 am
Location: Zone 8a, Augusta GA

Re: Beni Kodama watermelon

#4

Post: # 133638Unread post GoDawgs
Sun Aug 25, 2024 9:22 am

Sounds like the Kaho watermelon BC sold a few years back. Small and mostly all seeds. A waste of my time.

Post Reply

Return to “General Discussion”