Watermelon Navajo

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Citrullus
Species: Lanatus

Winter watermelon. Heirloom variety from the USA. White rind and red, juicy, and crispy flesh. It is called `Winter` watermelon because it can be stored for 4 months, but unlike other winter watermelons, it can be consumed in the middle of summer like any other. Fully resistant variety tolerates drought and poor soil. Fruit weighs 1-4 kg, 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