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Hobby breeders in the US have developed egg-sized watermelons for vertical farming and high-density production.

2026-04-16 00:00
Traditionally, watermelon production has been challenging in greenhouse and vertical farming systems because of the extensive vine growth and large fruit size. However, a newly developed ultra-small watermelon line from the United States may provide a feasible alternative for controlled environment agriculture.

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