Fun Fact! Besides being 92% water, watermelons are also rich in nutrients. One cup of diced, fresh watermelon offers 21% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin C, 18% of the DV for vitamin A, and significant levels of vitamin B6, lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids.
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Besides being 92% water, watermelons are also rich in nutrients. One cup of diced, fresh watermelon offers 21% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin C, 18% of the DV for vitamin A, and significant levels of vitamin B6, lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids.
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.