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

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.

A and F Distributing Corporation

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90012 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Arizona Sky Produce Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper

Location HQ:

Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona

Melons:

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

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Orange Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers

Produce Center Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Shipper

Location HQ:

Salinas, 93902 California

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Diamond 99 Watermelon Sales Inc

Overview (2) (0) (2)

Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Bell, 32619 Florida

Melons:

Seedless Red Watermelon, Seeded Red Watermelon

Greenleaf Bay Area

Overview (1) (0) (7)

Business Type:

Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Brisbane, 94005 California

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Bay Area Herbs & Specialties LLC

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

South San Francisco, 94080 California

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Severt & Sons Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Columbia, 29172 South Carolina

Berries:

Blueberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Figs, Grapes, Pears

L & N Produce Co Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

West Columbia, 29172 South Carolina

Berries:

Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Pears, Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Coast To Coast Produce LLC

Overview (2) (1) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Shipper

Location HQ:

Beverly, 01915 Massachusetts

Citrus:

Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Specialty Melons

Stone Fruit:

Nectarines, Peaches, Plums

Produce Source Partners Inc

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Business Type:

Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler, Processor

Location HQ:

Ashland, 23005 Virginia

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Seeded Red Watermelon