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Citrullus lanatus — "Blacktail"

Citrullus lanatus

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Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness zone	8-11 Learn more
Light requirement	Full sun
Water requirement	Dry, Moist
Soil type	Light (sandy), Medium
Soil pH	6.0-6.8
Physical characteristics
Height	0.5
Width	3
Root type	Tap
Root depth	Deep
Cultivation details
Life cycle	Annual
Spacing	60cm
Propagation method	Seed - transplant
When to sow (indoors)	4-6 weeks after last frost
When to plant (transplant)	When plants are 5 weeks old
Germination time	5-10 days
Germination temperature	20-25°C (68-77°F)
Seed planting depth	1 cm
Days to harvest	80
1000 Seed Weight (g)	84
Uses
Utility	oil, Pectin
Edible	true
Edible parts	Fruit, Leaves, Seed
Edible uses	Oil, Pectin
Names
Alternate name	Cucumis lanatus
Taxonomy
Family	Cucurbitaceae
Origin and spread
Native to	Sudan
Introduced into	Zimbabwe
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Created: 2022-05-30 00:29:53 UTC
Last updated: 2023-09-22 16:06:47 UTC by permabot

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Citrullus lanatus — "Blacktail"

Citrullus lanatus

Description

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

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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

May 30, 2022 19:00 Planted several melons today. Direct sown into the new raised bed, ...

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