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Watermelon 'Rojo Grande'

Citrulluslanatus

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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

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Indy

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

I judge this one as the sweetest red I have raised.

Farmerdill

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

An 85 day hybrid Allsweet type. Tolerant to fusarium. (22-25 lbs)

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Watermelon 'Rojo Grande'

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