Watermelon 'Jenny'

Citrulluslanatus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species
lanatus (la-NA-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pinole, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Pinole, CA | April 2021 | positive

A very good melon for home grower with limited space. Sweet and crisp and they pollinate seedless varieties. Space requirements are moder...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

An 8 lb slightly oval tiger striped hybrid with bright red flesh. From Osbourne International which adds this description: "Small diploid...Read More

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