Seedless watermelon is not a genetically modified food; it is a result of cross-breeding. ... The result is a watermelon with 33 chromosomes, and the tiny white seed husks don't mature into fertile seeds and therefore is sterile.

Is seedless watermelon man made?

Seedless watermelons are the result of a lab experiment that took place more than 50 years ago. Scientists crossed a diploid plant with a tetraploid plant to create a triploid plant with seeds that are not viable. While human-made, they are not, technically speaking, genetically modified.

Why you should not eat seedless watermelon?

Don't leave them or spit them out." If you're opting for a seedless watermelon, you're missing out on major nutrients, experts suggest. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one ounce of watermelon seeds contains 146 milligrams of magnesium, 214 milligrams of phosphorus, and 184 milligrams of potassium.