Seeded Red Watermelon

Commodity Overview

Though available year-round, seeded red watermelons are a classic summertime favorite. They are round to oblong, depending on variety, with skins that are dark green or have dark green and light green stripes. They have crisp, juicy flesh studded with shiny black seeds. Depending on variety, they range from medium-sized to very large.

Produce Availability

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PLUs

4031 regular

Characteristics

Commodity: Watermelon
Category: Melons
Appearance: Round to oblong with dark green or dark green and light green-striped skins
Flesh: Dark pink to vibrant red; crisp and juicy
Flavor: Sweet, with a classic watermelon flavor
Size: About 15-45 pounds, depending on variety
Color: Dark green or dark green and light green-striped
Shape: Round to oblong
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Shiny black seeds studded throughout the flesh
Availability: Year-round

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Westcoast Produce Wholesalers

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Langley, V1M 3E5 British Columbia

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Graham Farms Melon Sales Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Avon Park, 33852 Florida

Melons:

Watermelon, Seedless Red Watermelon, Seeded Red Watermelon

Texas Best Produce

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Helotes, 78023 Texas

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Seedless Red Watermelon, Seeded Red Watermelon, Yellow-Flesh Watermelon

Tropical Fruit:

Mangoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Green Beans

Tierra Tropical Corp

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Immokalee, 34142 Florida

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Specialty Melons

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell

Bruces Best Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Forest Park, 30297 Georgia

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

K & D Produce Sales Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Visalia, 93291 California

Deciduous Fruit:

Grapes

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Specialty Melons

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums

Bayers Melon Farm

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Retailer

Location HQ:

Dayton, 45417 Ohio

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Pears

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Owens Farming LLC

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Wilson, 27896-2043 North Carolina

Melons:

Seedless Red Watermelon, Seeded Red Watermelon, Mini Watermelon, Yellow-Flesh Watermelon, Watermelon

Meloton LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower

Location HQ:

Doral, 33178 Florida

Melons:

Seedless Red Watermelon, Seeded Red Watermelon, Mini Watermelon, Yellow-Flesh Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Anaheim Peppers, Banana Wax Peppers, Cubanelle Peppers, Fresno Chili Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers

Skogen's Festival Foods

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Business Type:

Retailer

Location HQ:

De Pere, 54115 Wisconsin

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

Seeded Red Watermelon