Watermelon Mountain Sweet Yellow

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Citrullus
Species: Lanatus

Heirloom since the 1950s. Oblong 20-35 pound fruits with dark and light green stripes, extra firm deep yellow flesh with high sugar content. Quite productive, with a very high sugar content. 95-100 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