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Watermelons 'Crimson Sweet'
Watermelons 'Crimson Sweet'
Watermelons 'Crimson Sweet'

Watermelons 'Crimson Sweet'

  • Product number: 312050
  • Origin: West Africa
  • Latin: *Citrullus lanatus*

A true beauty, this green and light-green striped watermelon. The fruits ripen best in a greenhouse. Unripe fruits have a remarkably long shelf life and are ornamental like a pumpkin. Red flesh, fruits can weigh up to 12 kg!

Denominations:
Latin: Citrullus lanatus
Dutch: Watermeloen
English: Watermelon

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Sowing method: For heated greenhouses: sow from late January, plant out early March. For cold greenhouses: pre-sow indoors from late March, plant out early May. Planting distance 150x50 cm.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • Sandy
  • Loamy

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Yellow flowers
  • Origin: West Africa
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: *Citrullus lanatus*
  • Dutch: Watermelon
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Watermelon
  • All year round

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