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.

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

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Melon 1

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Punta Gorda, 33982 Florida

Melons:

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

T Castro Produce

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Chicago, 60632 Illinois

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Martins Distribution Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Charlotte, 28217 North Carolina

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Freedom Fresh LLC

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Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Medley, 33178 Florida

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Cheney Brothers, Inc.

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Riviera Beach, 33404 Florida

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Ingles Produce Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Boca Raton, 33432 Florida

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Agritrade Farms LLC

Overview (0) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Shipper, Importer

Location HQ:

Deerfield Beach, 33442 Florida

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Atlantic Fresh Trading LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Scranton, 18504 Pennsylvania

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Veg-Fresh Farms LLC

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Corona, 92880 California

Berries:

Blueberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew

Stone Fruit:

Plums

Buy Fresh Produce Inc

Overview (0) (0) (8)

Business Type:

Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler, Packaging

Location HQ:

City Of Commerce, 90040 California

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Seeded Red Watermelon