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Citrullus lanatus Tender Annual This unique watermelon's round, dark-green fruit is splashed with small yellow "stars" and usually one, larger yellow "moon." I has a light-red, sweet flesh. The fruit is 8"—12" in diameter and weighs 10—15 pounds. It matures quickly and holds for only a short time. This is a considerably earlier strain of the famous heirloom. Soil & Water: Watermelon prefers light, loamy, fertile, deep well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5—6.5. Add plenty of added organic matter. Water plants amply until setting out, then water more sparingly. Mulch to prevent weed competition. Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 2—3 weeks before the last frost or sow seeds directly after frost. Set out 3—4 transplants per hill, selecting the strongest two when vines are 1'—2' long. Watermelons are large vining plants that can take over an extensive garden space. They can be trellised, but use slings to support the developing fruit. Harvesting & Storage: Harvest melons when the tendril closest to the stem turns dry and brown and the stem becomes brittle. Eat fresh, freeze flesh in a honey-based syrup, or pickle the rind. Did You Know? Watermelon is low in calories and is very nutritious. It is high in lycopene, second only to tomatoes! Sun/Shade: Full sun, Planting Depth: 1/2", , Soil Temperature: 75—95°F, Days To Germinate: 3—9, Days To Maturity: 82, Height At Maturity: 18"—24" Seeds/unit 2445
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