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Is the origin of watermelon a desert or a place with abundant water and grass

The origin of watermelon is in the arid desert of tropical Africa. Archaeologists found watermelon seeds and leaves in Egyptian tombs. So far, there are still wild watermelons in the Kalahari semi desert of South Africa. Moreover, according to the characteristics of heat and drought tolerance of watermelon, the climatic environment and soil conditions in South Africa are also very consistent with the growth conditions of watermelon. Is the origin of watermelon a desert or a place with abundant water and grass

Watermelon contains a lot of glucose, malic acid, fructose, protein amino acids, lycopene and rich vitamin C.

Watermelon is cultivated all over China, with many varieties and various forms of pericarp, pulp and seeds. XJ, Lanzhou, Gansu, Dezhou, Shandong and Dongtai, Jiangsu are the most famous.

Watermelon likes warm and dry climate and is not resistant to cold. The optimum temperature for growth and development is 24-30 degrees, the optimum temperature for root growth and development is 30-32 degrees, and the lowest temperature for root hair is 14 degrees. (XiGuaDeYuanChanDeShiShaMoHaiShiShuiCaoFengMeiDeDeFang)