General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Flower Color: Yellow
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Watermelon

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Date: 2004-07-06

Date: 2007-07-25
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 24, 2012 2:34 PM concerning plant:
    One of my favorites, large very sweet and productive. Thin rind that stands handling like a Dixie Queen. Flesh is dark red and takes a backseat to none.
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AU Sweet Scarlet by jackyx Mar 28, 2023 6:21 PM 6

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