Watermelon 'Early Moonbeam' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH0283
Delicious, sweet, yellow-fleshed watermelon.
One of the best watermelons for northern climates because it matures early and is tolerant of cool weather. Early and productive with sweet, lemon-yellow flesh and a thin rind. 5-8 lb. fruit have an attractive light-green skin with dark-green tiger stripes.
| Botanical Name | Citrullus lanatus |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 3 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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