How are Seedless Watermelons Grown?

You might think seedless watermelons are the result of GMOs or some creepy sci-fi experiment, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. For starters, seedless watermelons were invented over 50 years ago. And while you won’t encounter any mature seeds (the black ones) in your seedless melon, you’ll likely see white “seeds”. These actually… Continue reading How are Seedless Watermelons Grown?

The Role of Bees in Growing Watermelon [Infographic]

Did you know our farmers bring in bee colonies each season to pollinate the watermelon fields? Honey bees are essential to our environment and to bring watermelon to your table! August 15th, 2020 is World Honey Bee Day – a celebration of the role bees play in our environment. Nearly 80% of all crops are… Continue reading The Role of Bees in Growing Watermelon [Infographic]

Preparing for the Start of Watermelon Season

Leger & Son, Inc is gearing up for a bountiful watermelon season, kicking off with Florida watermelons later this month.