Watermelon 'Maxima'

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:

Davis, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Davis, CA | December 2013 | positive

16-20lib fruit size. very dark red flesh color. strong plant. very high yield, the best I have ever sow!!!.
the best variety for t...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2010 | neutral

"Vigorous plant, with healthy foliage and good fruit coverage. Extremely early ripening. Round to slight oval fruit with broad and very d...Read More

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