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Do you prefer seeded or seedless watermelons ?

and why are seeded so much bigger than seedless ???
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[quote] “A seedless watermelon is a sterile hybrid which is created by crossing male pollen for a watermelon, containing 22 chromosomes per cell, with a female watermelon flower with 44 chromosomes per cell. When this seeded fruit matures, the small, white seed coats inside contain 33 chromosomes, rendering it sterile and incapable of producing seeds. This is similar to the mule, produced by naturally crossing a horse with a donkey. This process does not involve genetic modification.” [/quote]
Ramrod · 46-50, M
@AcidBurn WOW,thank's for the answer.
@Ramrod You're most welcome. It said only 16% of watermelons sold are the seeded ones, and that number is falling.
Ramrod · 46-50, M
I just bought my first seeded one in several years,it was huge $5.99 compared to $3.99 for non seeded,it's in the fridge getting cold. lol
@Ramrod enjoy!