Citrullus lanatus
Large oblong fruits. Strong, striped green rind. Delicious sweet red flesh. Very few seeds.
How To Grow
Sow 4 or 5 seeds 12mm (½”) deep in clumps 50cm (20”) apart. Thin to strongest two seedlings per position. Pinch out growing tips at 5-6 leaf stage to encourage side shoots. Keep well watered and prepare soil with organic matter and fertiliser. Seedlings emerge 6-10 days.
When To Plant
Spring to Summer
Harvest
12-14 weeks
When to Sow/Plant
Spring, Summer
Soil Type
Well drained