January Watermelon Rind Pickles

Name: January Watermelon Rind Pickles
Yield: 5 to 6 pints
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cracked dry ginger root; 1 lemon; 2 cups cold water; 1 large cinnamon stick, broken; 2 cups cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; ½ cup coarse salt; 10 lbs. seedless watermelon; 3 cups white sugar; 2 quarts cold water