- Hot climate watermelon
- Yellow-orange flesh
- Fruit up to 9kg
Description
'Watermelon- Desert King' seeds
Citrullus lanatus
- Hot climate watermelon
- Yellow-orange flesh
- Fruit up to 9kg
High yielding variety producing round to oblong fruit with light, pea-green skin, medium thickness rind and rich yellow-orange flesh with prominent black seeds. The flesh is tender with a sweet flavour. This variety is suited to hot climates; its skin is resistant to sunburn and its known as one of the most drought resistant watermelons; often grown in the southern US.
Seeds per gram: 10
Product code: H5-19
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 | 85 days |
*Notes: Scarify seeds to improve germination. Needs to be well watered. Is pollinated by bees. Susceptible to mildew.
How To Grow
Shipping
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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 |
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