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Watermelon 'Louisiana Sweet'

Citrulluslanatus

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Family

Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)

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Species

lanatus (la-NA-tus)

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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

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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eggbeater

Elton, LA | February 2006 | positive

I have been growing this variety commercially for about 15 years.I have found it to be very productive and extremely popular with the cu...Read More

Indy

Alexandria, IN (Zone 6a) | September 2005 | negative

I have not had success with this one.

Farmerdill

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

A 20 -25 lb 90 day melon. Green with darker green stripes. Description matches that of the 1971 Louisiana Queen, developed at the North L...Read More

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