| Botanical name | Citrullus lanatus |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | watermelon |
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. |
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| Categories | |
| Foliage | Thin vines, grooved and covered in tiny hairs. Vines are branching and possess deeply lobed pinnate leaves. |
| Flower | Produces solitary yellow flowers. |
| Fruit | Oval or spherical in shape and a dark green and smooth rind, sometimes can be striped, marbled or solid green. The flesh of the fruit is usually red in colour, some cultivars produce green, orange or white flesh. Seeds are black or dark brown. |
| Soil Conditions | Well-drained, light, sandy, fertile loam soil. |
| Planting instructions | Sow 8 to 10 watermelon seeds in a hill, and push seeds 3cm into the soil. Space hills 1m apart, with at least 2.5m between rows. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Radishes and lettuces make good companion plants. Avoid planting near things like cucumber, marrows and anything that belongs to the melon family. |
| Interesting info | Contains high levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. |
| Pests & Diseases | Diseases include leaf blight, leaf spot, Anthracnose, mildew, wilt stem, blight and powdery mildew. Pests include aphids & cutworms. |
| Harvest | 80 days after planting. |
| Yield | Watermelon vines produce 2-4 fruits per plant. |
Citrullus lanatus (watermelon)
- Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus
- Common name(s): watermelon
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
A vining annual plant that is grown for its fruit. The vines are thin, grooved, covered in tiny hairs, are branching and possess deeply lobed pinnate leaves. Watermelon produces solitary yellow flowers and a large spherical to oblong fruit.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Synonym:
Botanical Pronunciation: sit-rul’us lå-na’tus
Citrullus lanatus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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