Watermelon Golden midget

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Citrullus
Species: Lanatus

Old variety from 1959. Little watermelon up to 3lb with golden-yellow rind and salmon-pink flesh. Has a built-in ripeness indicator: fruits turn yellow when ready. Early variety, ripening in just 70 days. Can be grown in pot and small gardens / on trails.

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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