Characteristics

USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 8-11
Life cycle Annual
Light requirement Full sun
Water requirement Dry, Moist
Soil type Light (sandy), Medium
Height 0.5
Edible true
Edible parts Fruit, Leaves, Seed
Propagation method Seed - transplant
When to plant (indoors) 4-6 weeks after last frost
When to plant (transplant) When plants are 5 weeks old
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon
Family Cucurbitaceae
Edible uses Oil
Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Citrullus lanatus
Soil pH 6.0-6.8
Germination temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Seed planting depth 1 cm
Germination time 5-10 days
Spacing 60cm
Days to harvest 80
Root type Tap
Root depth Deep
Spread 3.5m
Alternate name Cucumis lanatus

Tags

Watermelon "Blacktail"

Citrullus lanatus

USDA Hardiness zone

8-11

Life cycle

Annual

Light requirement

Full sun

Water requirement

Dry, Moist

Plant ID: 8690 / Created at: 2022-05-30 00:29:53 UTC / Last updated at: 2022-05-30 00:29:53 UTC by Sim

Description

Developed for shorter season growing and cooler nights. A dark green rind with a deep pink flesh.

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May 30, 2022 19:00 Planted several melons today. Direct sown into the new raised bed, and into some large pots. Varieties were zombie cantaloupe, blacktail watermelon, golden midget watermelon