The classic watermelon! Sporting a dark and light green striped skin with a red flavorful flesh. Oval fruit is about 10" - 12".
Can be started inside about 4 weeks before last frost. When spring weather has been consistently warm transplant to rows or hills. Or plant seeds 36" apart outside 2 weeks after last frost in rows or hills. If possible, water during extended dry periods.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
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Time to Maturity: about 3 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 36" apart
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Depth: 1 inch
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Seeds/Oz: 400
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 80F
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Sowing Method: Transplant or Direct
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Heirloom Year: 1964 Heirloom
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Plant Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
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