Watermelon 'Georgia Rattlesnake'

Citrulluslanatus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species
lanatus (la-NA-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Monticello, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Valley Park, Mississippi

Wilsonville, Oregon

Greer, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Troy, Virginia

Kennewick, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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| January 2012 | neutral

I have purchased some "georgia rattlesnake" seeds from a reputable seller here in Oz, however the seeds are brown and not white with blac...Read More

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Wilsonville, OR (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

Grew great in Wilsonville, OR, in very sunny location by south wall of house. I think this is one of the best tasting melons there are!

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2005 | positive

Introduced in 1870, an old time very long shipping melon. Fruit is large, (25 - 30 lb)., light green with, irregularly mottled dark gr...Read More

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