Desert King Watermelons

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Description

Planting Instructions

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85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of watermelons. It has deep yellow flesh that is very delicious. One of the best drought-tolerant varieties on the market. They hold on the vine a month or so after ripening and will not sunburn. Every watermelon lover should try this variety. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 29603.

Lot No: 194L14

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 05/23

Seeds Per Pound: 4,000

Plant Height: Vine Type Plant

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow

Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1 - 3"

75 F to 85 F

7 to 14 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

Hills 8 ft Apart

8 ft

Hills 8 ft Apart

70 - 110 days

Watermelon Seed Planting Information:

Watermelons require a lot of space and a sunny location on your garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds in a diameter outdoors in hills. Planting should occur 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. Plants grow 1 ft tall and vines spread up to 6 ft.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant. Add well-rotted manure and compost to soil.

Water Requirements:

Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get 1" water per week.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

Protect ripening watermelons from damp ground by placing them on boards. Tap the watermelon with your knuckles, and if it sounds hollow, it's ready. Cut watermelons carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.