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WATERMELON Blacktail Mountain
Citrullus lanatus
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 6950
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Annual fruiting vine
Seed per packet: Approx 10
A great cold tolerant variety that is also one of the earliest to produce.
Large glossy dark green cannonball shaped fruits with juicy bright red flesh and an extra sweet taste.
A great variety for cooler climates that can be harvested in around 15 weeks. Disease resistant and good keeping qualities.
Tropical climate:All Year Round
Temperate climate:Spring to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Mid-Spring to Early Summer.
Sow: 20mm deep
Plant space: 1m
Row Space: 1.5m
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 15-20 weeks
Best sown direct early in the season. For earlier planting in cooler climates raise in pots in warm conditions and transplant after 3-4 weeks. Requires temperatures of around 18-20°C for germination.
Sow in rows 40-60cm between plants and in rows 120cm apart
If sowing direct, plant 3-4 seeds 15mm deep in mounds, later thinning to the two strongest plants.
Plant in a free-draining soil in a position with full sun.
For best results fertilise and keep well watered, keep soil moist and avoid overhead watering where possible.
Harvest after 75-90 days when the stem turns brown and begins to break away from fruit.
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