Nancy Young > wrote in
:

> I don't want to keep picking them too early, but I have a
> couple that I think must be ready to go. I'll look at them
> tomorrow. These are small watermelons with a dark green rind.
> I'll be checking for the yellow belly. Thanks!

Are they round or oblong? There is a variety available locally
called Tiger melon which is alternating light and dark skinned and
like a volleyball only a bit bigger. The flesh is yellow to light
orange and has a hint of lemony flavour.

http://lifeworksrestaurants.com/site/wp-
content/uploads/2011/07/tigerbaby-melon.jpg

http://tinyurl.com/luex7mz

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