- Large fruit up to 22kg
- Tough green skin
- Juicy red flesh
Description
'Watermelon- Black Diamond' seeds
Citrullus lanatus
- Large fruit up to 22kg
- Tough green skin
- Juicy red flesh
Very popular heirloom variety that produces large round to oval shaped fruit with green skin and bright red flesh. Fruit can grow up to 22kg in size and has tough green skin and juicy red flesh. Excellent sweet flavour. Stores and transports well making it popular for market growers. Plants have large leaves which help protect melons from sunburn.
Seeds per gram: 8
Product code: G3-02
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 20mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 10-14 days @ 27-32°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 125cm |
Plant Spacing | 75cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90 days |
*Notes: Needs to be well watered. Is pollinated by bees. Susceptible to mildew.
How To Grow
Shipping
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We do not deliver overseas.
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
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