Watermelon Preserving Serbian melon

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Citrullus
Species: Lanatus

Citrullus lanatus var. citroides

For sweet, jellies, Winter Watermelon, Citron Green Seeded

Winter type stays fresh throughout the winter. Intended primarily for processing (for sweets, jams, pies, and other sweets) while in its fresh state, it has no taste. Literally resistant to all diseases, drought, and bad soil. Very fruitful, the fruit weighs from 5 to 25 kg. The seeds are green.

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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