Watermelon 'AU Golden Producer'

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
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
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
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Augusta, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Elton, LA | February 2006 | neutral

I planted this melon for about ten years strictly for its good taste.It doesn't produce well at all on my soil. Even in years of outstan...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Open-pollinated. Fruits weigh approx 25 lbs at maturity and are somewhat oval in shape.

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

This cultivar produces well and is strong enough to ship. Flavor and texture are good but not the best of the yellow/orange fleshed culti...Read More

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