Leave watermelon uncut, out of the fridge for up to two weeks. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) can take a long time to mature and for excited gardeners, the temptation to harvest fruits early may be high. Once picked, watermelon fruits stop ripening and fruits picked too early may be destined for the compost pile instead of the dinner table. It's important to allow your watermelon time to reach full maturity in the garden. Know the signs that your watermelon has ripened to avoid early harvest.
In 1798, Congress established the U. S. Marine Hospital Service -- the predecessor of today's U.S. Public Health Service -- to provide health care to sick and injured merchant seamen.
As SADD membership grew, so did the size and scope of its projects. Public service announcements began running on every television market in the country in 1983. The â101 Day Campaignâ was started which promoted making healthy summer activities and positive choices in 1984. In March of 1985, SADD established its first college organizations. âIâm Special Because Iâm Meâ was the first middle school group formed by SADD on November 13, 1985.