Watermelons 'Charleston Gray' / 'Tapper'
- Product number: 312250
- Origin: West Africa
- Latin: *Citrullus lanatus*
This oblong watermelon has a light green to slightly grey skin and can weigh up to 10-15 kg. The pinkish-red flesh has a firm texture and a delicious sweet taste. The fruits contain clearly recognisable, brownish-black seeds. The skin is thin and firm, ideal for long-distance transport. In warm climates, the plant bears fruit after 85 days.
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Latin: Citrullus lanatus
Dutch: Watermeloen
English: Watermelon
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: West 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: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Watermelon
