Watermelon Clay County

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Citrullus
Species: Lanatus

Clay County, Alabama Heirloom from the 1900′                                                                                                                                Rare, fruits are light green color with dark green stripes. The flesh is light orange, and very sweet. Fruit weight from 6 to 15 kg. The best-tasting yellow-fleshed watermelons.

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Sow Indoors: 4-8 weeks before the last frost

Sow outdoors: Spring, + 18°C

Seed Depth: Sowing: 1-2cm into the soil

Germination Time: 7-21 Days

Season: Annual

Bloom Season: Summer / Autumn

Environment: Sun

Soil Type: Rich / Average / Moist well-drained /sandy or light-textured soils.

USDA Zones: 3-12