Now that’s a watermelon!

Local watermelon-grower Joan Reed recently showed off one of her largest fruits, a 40-pound melon grown from Cherokee Crimson seeds. Reed said she is selling other watermelon grown in her garden for $10 each. To order, people may call 417-835-4216 and leave a message with their request and return phone number.

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