The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce that the May “Plant of the Month” is watermelon.
Watermelon isn’t just for dessert. It can be used in a salad, on a sandwich, as a snack or grilled. What is the nutritive value? Watermelon is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, a good source of vitamin C, contains vitamin A and is 92 percent water.
May is a good time to grow watermelon in North Central Florida. Check the
Plant of the Month website for information on planting, harvesting, recipes, and more.
The Plant of the Month program is a collaborative effort between Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteers, Alachua County Public Library, and Working Food.
“Watermelon is fun to grow and produces a delicious treat during the spring and summer months,” said Alachua County Commissioner Mary Alford.
For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County at 352-955-2402. Visit the
Extension Office website for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Andra Johnson, Dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county Extension offices.
