Mellie - 4 Per Pack

Ever wonder where watermelons came from? This sweet summertime treat can be traced back to wild varieties growing in the deserts of southern Africa 5000 years ago. Unlike its modern counterpart, the watermelon’s ancestor was bitter-tasting and originally grown only for its ability to retain water when stored for the dry seasons.

Over time, the bitterness was bred out of it, and was already sweet enough to enjoy freshly sliced in the time of the Egyptian pharaohs. Through further cultivation, the watermelon’s originally pale yellow inside would also change. Interestingly, the gene for the color red is paired with the gene that determines sugar content. So as watermelons were bred to be sweeter, the interior gradually changed to a delicious red.

Perfect for indoor or outdoor entertaining, celebrate summer with our juicy Mellie luminaries!