American Southern State Heirloom. The fruits are light green with dark green irregular tiger or snakeskin striping. The rind is thin and hard with the flesh a bright rose-red. Firm and sweet large oblong fruits measure up to 55cm long and 25cm across, averaging 10-14 kg in weight.
Matures 85 days from transplant.
9550
Citrullus lanatus
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 5-12 |
200cm
|
Tender | 2 | 25 |
Transplant
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Fruit Crop
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
