Watermelon 'Strawberry'

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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Deland, Florida

Laurel, Mississippi

Memphis, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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L
(Zone 9a) | January 2011 | positive

Not overly productive but has an incredible, sweet flavor that makes it well worth growing. Vines are sturdy, fast-growing and resist (o...Read More

C
Laurel, MS | January 2007 | positive

I planted this melon in 2005 and was very pleased. Not a real big melon. Mine were around 15#. Will plant again in 2007.

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

A 1989 selection released through SSE. (heirloom) A long dark green, 15-25 lb, melon with strawberry red flesh. Available from Southern Exposure.

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