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In biology, the BBCH-scale for cucurbits describes the phenological development of cucurbits, such as cucumber, melon, pumpkin, marrow, squash, calabash and watermelon, using the BBCH-scale. The phenological growth stages and BBCH-identification keys of cucurbits are:
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Watermelon is a sweet, commonly consumed fruit of summer, usually as fresh slices, diced in mixed fruit salads, or as juice. [53] [54] Watermelon juice can be blended with other fruit juices or made into wine. [55] The seeds have a nutty flavor and can be dried and roasted, or ground into flour. [9]
It is fast growing: [5] germination under favourable conditions takes approximately 10 days, with plants reaching maturity in approximately 60–75 days. [6] [8] It is a perennial species, but as it is not frost hardy it is often grown as an annual. [5] Its leaves have three or five lobes, and are 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in) in length and width. [9]
Citrullus is a genus of seven species of desert vines, among which Citrullus lanatus (the watermelon) is an important crop. Taxonomy. Molecular data, ...
Citrullus – watermelon (C. lanatus, C. colocynthis), plus several other species. Cucumis – cucumber (C. sativus); various melons and vines. Momordica – bitter melon. Luffa – commonly called 'luffa' or ‘luffa squash'; sometimes spelled loofah. Young fruits may be cooked; when fully ripened, they become fibrous and unpalatable, thus ...
Independence was home to a public primary school. During the 1950s and 1960s the community hosted the popular “Watermelon Days,” which provided amusement and entertainment for much of Preston and Taylor counties. Watermelon Day was highlighted by the arrival and departure of various B&O trains.
1852 – Museum founded by the College of Charleston. [15] Sketches made in Charleston, South Carolina by artist Eyre Crowe in March 1853; 1853 – Elliott Society of Natural History established. [15] 1854 Young Men's Christian Association of Charleston [38] and B'rith Shalom congregation [34] established. Old Bethel United Methodist Church ...