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| 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 |
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.