Watermelons 'Clay County Yellow Meat'
- Product number: 312030
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Latin: Citrullus lanatus
This extremely rare historic variety has been cultivated since approximately 1900 in Clay County, Alabama (east of Birmingham). The yellow-fleshed watermelons can reach up to 20 kg in warm regions; in our climate, the weight ranges between 5-10 kg. In Clay County, this variety is, of course, considered the most delicious and sweetest! In our country, you can expect a fresh, sweet taste.
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Latin: Citrullus lanatus
Dutch: Watermeloen
Also known as: Clay County Yellow Meat
English: Watermelon
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Citrullus lanatus
- Dutch: Watermelon
- Also known as: Clay County Yellow Meat
- English: Watermelon
