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
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 2010 National

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Common names
  • Watermelon

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2014-06-29
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2014-06-10
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2014-07-15
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 15, 2014 6:30 PM concerning plant:
    Crimson Sweet type hybrid about 20 lbs. Flesh is more crisp than Crimson Sweet, but for my uses Crimson Sweet is superior.

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