Our produce
Watermelon
We produce watermelons from February to March each year supplying both wholesale and retail markets, including many nationwide supermarkets.
Varieties Grown
Whole Watermelon
Availability
Feb - Mar
Nutritional Highlights
- 92% water
- Full of nutrients
- Significant levels of vitamin A
- Significant levels of vitamin B6
- Significant levels of vitamin C
- Contains potassium
Selection and Storage
Bright green colouring, a hollow sound when gently knocked indicates ripeness. Store Watermelon in the refrigerator between 2 – 4 degrees Celsius.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 100 grams
Calories: 30
| Average Quantity per serving | % Daily intake per serving | Average Quantity per 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | ||
| Fat (g) | 0.2 | 0% | |
| - saturated (g) | 0 | 0% | |
| - polyunsaturated (g) | 0.1 | ||
| - monounsaturated (g) | 0 | ||
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 | 0% | |
| Sodium (mg) | 1 | 0% | |
| Potassium (mg) | 112 | 3% | |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 8 | 2% | |
| - fibre (g) | 0.4 | 1% | |
| - sugar (g) | 6 | ||
| Protein (g) | 0.6 | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11% | ||
| Vitamin C | 13% | ||
| Calcium | 0% | ||
| Iron | 1% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0% | ||
| Vitamin B-6 | 0% | ||
| Vitamin B-12 | 0% | ||
| Magnesium | 2% |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. *Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult) Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 10th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2014
