In which US state and at what time of year are watermelons best grown?

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Spring through summer -- Florida is the top watermelon producer, followed by Texas. Alabama, Georgia, California, Indiana and South Carolina also produce good quantities, according to The Packer, a produce availability guide. Georgia grows some of the best watermelons in the world," said Wayne McLaurin, a horticulturist with the University of Georgia Extension Service. "They're especially good after cool weather." http://www.apps.caes.uga.edu/news/viewtext.cfm?id=344 Apr 11 07, 4:40 PM