Watermelon Moon and stars / Red

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Citrullus
Species: Lanatus

Russian heirloom from 1910, fruit skin is deep green, speckled with hundreds of golden yellow stars and one moon, fruit is red, crisp, and very sweet. Fruit up to 40lb, 90 days.

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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