I am a person who has an infinite curiosity about everything. I would describe myself as a sponge. A person who is always in thirst of knowledge to soak it up, clean up the details (process), and expunge (share), dry out rest rhetoric or bs, repeat. Each time though growing faster, stronger, bigger. I suppose that is the best written analogy I can think of right now.

So, in my endless reading, reasearch and exploring I came across something fun. Something I had never heard of. At 54, and having an endless thirst for knowledge, I learned about the Black Watermelon.

OMG that in itself was just so exciting, but then learning there are multiple varieties. Ooooooh, it sent my brain and heart a flutter with excitement.

Any of my foodies or travellers, have you ever heard of these? I need some Anthony Bourdain (gone too soon, and gravely missed), or Andrew Zimmerman here. I want to know how you eat and cook with it. Any healing properties? Legends? Lore? What wines, beverages and foods it pairs with.

I want to know all about it! I wonder what they taste like? What is the texture of the skin? If the skin edible? If so how? So many questions? Do they grow traditionally? Can they be converted into a liquor? How do they vary from their counterparts? So many questions. Before I Google this? In my head I picture them being either really sweet, or tart. Growing in Asia? So many questions??? Also, can we buy them in the U.S.? Wow, so fascinating. Once again proving their is something way bigger than us that made us.

We can stroke our egos and intelligence on Big Bang Theory, Evolution, and Science, that may account for a lot. But infinite diversity simply can not. Js.

If we could EVER put our Id and Super Ego aside, maybe we could save this rock called Earth. I have read had mushrooms and trees talk and have whole linked communities. Our science is already proving that mushroom can open pathways in the brain we never before imagined.

I’m just saying maybe for centuries we have been looking at  this all wrong. Every organism on this rock called Earth has a different perspective and purpose.

Food for thought…?

Update:

I was partially right.

Yes, there are several types of Black watermelon:

• Black Seedless Watermelon: A type of watermelon that is cultivated in Northern California. They are unpolished and unboxed, with a minimalist rind. A Black seedless watermelons are also known as Imagination Melons because of their very dark green skin. 
• YUMI Organic Black Seedless Watermelon: A brand of watermelon from Charlie’s Produce that is almost black in color. The name YUMI comes from the Japanese history of the black seedless watermelon, which is considered a special commodity in Japan
• Black Diamond Watermelon: A watermelon that is sweeter than green seedless watermelons. As the Black Diamond matures, the skin turns dark green and becomes dull. The skin on the belly of the fruit, where it touches the ground, becomes a light yellow.
• Dark Knight: A watermelon with a globe shape and dark green smooth exterior. It has dark red flesh with medium firmness. (I wonder if you could grill or smoke this one in a smoker. Maybe do smoked Dark Knight, smoked grilled Pineapple, topped with Smoked Brie or Smoked Blue Cheese and garnished with a Strawberry or Smoked Blackberry Compote…oh, and yes, I love to cook 😀). Inquiring minds want to know, as in I want to know.
• The Black Mamba Watermelon: A variety of watermelon with a dark exterior, sweet taste, and refreshing taste. The Black Mamba watermelon is seedless, but has a small seed cavity, giving it a taste similar to a seeded watermelon. It grows well in cool, cloudy conditions.

• Densuke: A variety of watermelon with a black rind that has no stripes or spots. It is grown only on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.

The first thing that strikes you about a Densuke watermelon is its appearance. While most watermelons sport a green exterior, the Densuke is entirely black. This dark hue isn’t just for show; it’s a result of its unique genetic makeup. The contrast between the inky black rind and the vibrant ruby-red flesh inside is nothing short of mesmerising.

But the allure of the Densuke watermelon goes beyond aesthetics. These melons hail from Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, known for its harsh climate and limited agricultural space. In this challenging environment, they are cultivated with meticulous care. Each melon is nurtured like a precious gem, with close attention to factors like soil quality, temperature, and humidity. This level of dedication contributes to their rarity, making them more than just a fruit – they are a testament to the delicate balance between tradition and

The Densuke watermelon is desired as much for its appearance as it is for its taste, having a glossy, black rind, and bright red, nearly seedless flesh that is extremely sweet. One reason the melons are so expensive? Scarcity. Densuke watermelons are grown exclusively on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan.

Who knew? Gotta love Google AI! I’m thinking about taking a side gig, an AI position. I love researching and learning stuff. I will keep you posted. Try and learn something new every day folks. Every day.

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As you may tell, I love botany and horticulture. I may not speak or know the Latin names, but botany and horticulture speak to me. They are found in every single aspect of our life, for they not only sustain us, but sustain all future life to come, above ground, on the ground, in the sea, and below sea. Makes you wonder, maybe our aliens aren’t what we perceive. For even in space they have found weird plant like creatures.

Maybe we are getting it all wrong.

“Looking at life from a different perspective” – Leila