It’s a Good Time to Enjoy Watermelon and Blueberries!
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Collapse ▲Did you know July is National Watermelon AND Blueberry Month? It is, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board and the US Highbush Blueberry Council. With the hot and dry weather that we’ve experienced over the past several weeks, it’s a good time to find the shade and cool down with one or both of these sweet summer treats!
Here are a few facts and figures we can be proud of about watermelon and blueberry production:
- There are 1140 acres of blueberries grown in Sampson County
- North Carolina ranks 6th in the nation for both watermelons and blueberries
- The United States ranks 7th in watermelon production worldwide
How do you choose the best watermelon?
According to the experts, use the “rule of 3”, which means:
- LOOK – Make sure the watermelon are symmetrical, free of bruises, cuts, and soft spots.
- LIFT – Watermelons are 92% water, so they should be heavy.
- TURN – Look for the “ground spot”, which is the buttery yellow spot on the bottom where it grew in the field.
There is a great video on how to pick a watermelon on Watermelon.org
website, along with lots of great recipes, nutritional facts, and educational information about watermelon. You can also learn more about our North Carolina watermelon industry. Blueberries are Heart-Check certified through the American Heart Association® Heart-Check Food Certification Program. Read more about the heart-health benefits of blueberries.
If you are looking for local markets to find watermelon or blueberries, be sure to use the Visit NC Farms App. We have several farmers markets, local farms and roadside stands on the app where you can find and purchase Sampson County produce! Check out VisitNCFarmsToday for more info on this great app.
Sources of information in this article: Watermelon.org, NCmelons.com; Blueberry.org
