Watermelon 'Yellow Doll'

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
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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:

Cypress, California

Augusta, Georgia

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Alexandria, Indiana

Morse, Louisiana

Ravenna, Michigan

Mapleton, North Dakota

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Ravenna, MI | October 2012 | positive

absolutely awesome watermelon . i was hesitant to try a strange looking melon but now i'm sold . i bought seeds at farmerseed.com , the...Read More

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Glen Ellyn, IL (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

My favorite melon. Sweet and crisp.

A short growing season makes it good for northern gardens. It was the first melon to...Read More

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Mapleton, ND | June 2008 | positive

My kid's favorite watermelon.Early and great taste

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Alexandria, IN (Zone 6a) | November 2005 | positive

A real doll.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

This was my first hybrid watermelon. It is a small icebox type of about 6lbs. The flesh is a pale yellow, but sweet and delicious. I actu...Read More

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