Outstanding mini watermelon with the entire plant turning yellow when the fruit is ripe. An Heirloom from 1959 which is the result of a cross between New Hampshire Midget and Pumpkin Rind. The fruit has salmon pink flesh that is firm and pleasantly sweet
Maturity 85 days from transplant.
9560
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 |
100cm
|
Tender | 2 | 30 |
Transplant
|
Fruit Crop
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
