PENDLETON, Ore. — Oregon’s Hermiston watermelons are back in season. The East Oregonian reports that growers anticipate they will start picking this week.
Watermelons are an iconic crop for Hermiston, growing in the region’s sandy soils and desert climate. Improvements in agriculture and technology have led to increased yields, which has helped to expand markets.
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