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Watermelon 'Raspa'

Citrulluslanatus

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Citrullus lanatus by Razorback04
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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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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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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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:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Alexandria, Indiana

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

This is my favorite. Nice size, great flavor, and texture.

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

An 80 day hybrid Crimson Sweet type. (22-24 lb)

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