How did the slaves get watermelon to north America?

Watermelons were not brought to North America by slaves; rather, they originated in Africa and were cultivated there for centuries. Enslaved Africans brought watermelon seeds with them during the transatlantic slave trade, as the fruit was a staple in their diets. Once in North America, they planted the seeds and cultivated the fruit, which eventually became popular in Southern cuisine. Watermelon thrived in the warm climate, further integrating into the agricultural landscape of the region.