What kind of "beast" is a pitted watermelon?

For our countries, a seedless watermelon is still a rarity. In the markets, in stores and supermarkets, ordinary specimens are more common. But if you are lucky enough to find these berries without pits inside, be prepared that they will be significantly more expensive. It is because of the low prevalence of this sort of melons that many people are afraid of them, considering genetically modified, others are sure that they will be tasteless.

But in fact, a seedless watermelon turned out as a result of breeding. Do not confuse it with changing genetic material. In the process of selection, agronomists cross different varieties, choose the best specimens and continue experiments with them until they get the desired result. So, these pitted berries were bred in California about 20 years ago. But for the sake of justice it should be noted that seeds still exist in them, but they are much smaller, they are underdeveloped and quite edible.

Watermelon pitted, of course, is slightly different from its closest relatives in color, size and taste. They are more watery and friable in structure, but the whole flesh of this berry is sweet. And if you do not like watermelons just because you need to constantly choose seeds, then this variety will become for you a godsend. If a few years ago the berry without seeds could be distinguished only in appearance, now it is more difficult to do. So, earlier they were fruits of light green light, without pronounced bands. Now breeders are shown as miniature versions with bright red flesh, and striped dark specimens. On sale you can find even a yellow watermelon pitted.

Sugar Baby, for example, is very popular in Western countries. This is a medium-sized watermelon weighing about 5-7 kg with a dense and juicy pulp. Their main difference is the almost perfect round shape and dark green skin color. But no less popular are miniature varieties - they are preferred by small families or single people.

Buy the best varieties of watermelons without pits and restaurants. Not only Sugar Baby, but also Golden Midget, and Early Moonbeam are popular. They make popular desserts, ice for drinks, freshly squeezed juices (sometimes they are mixed in a 1: 1 ratio with carbonated water). They also serve as an excellent complement to brynza and feta, olives, tomatoes and even smoked ham. By the end of July in the menu of some restaurants you can even meet a watermelon gazpacho. It includes at first glance incongruous products. This sweet berry blender is mixed with tomatoes, cucumber, mint, green onion, basil are added to the received liquid, all this is solicited, peppered and insists the night in the refrigerator.

But even at home, a watermelon without pits is trying to cook. It is not only salted in barrels, but also used for the preparation of honey and even brew. Economical housewives make even jam from his crusts. But the most popular dish for a long time will just be a watermelon, cut into large slices - it is placed in the center of the table so that at any time a piece of itself could take any member of the family. Do not be afraid of varieties without pits. You can safely buy both round and long specimens - and these are also various varieties of this berry, bred by breeders.