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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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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2024-08-07
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2024-07-07
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2024-07-22
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Aug 7, 2024 3:28 PM concerning plant:
    A medium-sized (16-20 lbs.) hybrid Cal sweet type. Dark red flesh is outstanding. Good production but last of my varieties to ripen. Worth the wait.

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