I heart watermelon in Japan
The world's first heart-shaped watermelon is drawing accolades not only for its shape, but taste as well
A Japanese farmer has grown the world's first heart-shaped watermelon. Farmer Hiroichi Kimura spent years developing the growing techniques and heart-shape mold to create the watermelon heart. He wanted to create something that not only looked good, but tasted even better. Kimura investigated cultivation methods, soil conditions, atmospheric temperature to create the heart watermelon has a crunchy texture, and a sweet aftertaste. To read more, go here.