Leger & Son – Fresh From Our Fields to Your Store.

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fresh from our fields to your store.

We combine a tradition of growing the juiciest, tastiest watermelons on our family of farms with the best-to-market delivery process to ensure that customers enjoy the most refreshing watermelon experience possible.

3 generations of growing the freshest watermelon and still going strong.

Years of experience and dedication picking and packing watermelon led us to become one of the leading watermelon growers and shippers in the southeast.

sustainability practices we're proud of.

Growers use precision ag techniques such as field monitoring with drones, fertigation, and moisture meters in the field to reduce pesticides, fertilizers and water inputs to promote healthy soils.

the health benefits of watermelon

Watermelon is one of the most heart-healthy fruits available. Hover over each benefit below to learn more.

Hydrating
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Watermelon is called watermelon for a reason: It’s made up of 92% water, which goes a long way toward your daily recommended allotment of H2O. The high water content is one of the reasons why watermelon helps you feel full!

Heart Healthy
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Watermelon contains several heart-healthy components like lycopene, which may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and citrulline which may increase nitric oxide levels in the body that helps lower blood pressure.

Vitamin C
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Watermelon is full of Vitamins A and C, as well as beta-carotene, so you and your family can enjoy it all summer long, guilt-free!

Anti-Inflammatory
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Watermelon is rich in antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C which may help lower inflammation linked to chronic disease and oxidative damage.

Improves
Digestion
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With lots of water and a bit of fiber, watermelon can aid in healthy digestion. Fiber and water help keep your digestive track moving efficiently.

Immune Support
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The vitamin C content in watermelon is surprisingly high. Vitamin C improves our immune system, helps heal wounds, and is essential to the formation of new connective tissue.