Watermelon 'Blacktail Mountain' (Organic)
Citrullus lanatus
S249
The most cold tolerant of watermelons - as the name suggests, this is the one for cooler mountain climates. Yields glassy dark, cannon ball-like 5kg fruit with sweet, succulent red flesh. The colour contrast of rich red flesh and near-black skin is picture perfect. Also does well in warm humid areas. Yields glassy dark 5kg fruit with sweet red flesh. Harvest in 15 weeks; yields 4 x 5kg fruit per plant.
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Product information
One of the earliest ripening watermelons in existence and bred specifically for the cold by Glenn Drowns in Northern Iowa, U.S, this popular variety actually grows well in most climates and is ideal for those wanting to try growing watermelons at home.
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One of the earliest ripening watermelons in existence and bred specifically for the cold by Glenn Drowns in Northern Iowa, U.S, this popular variety actually grows well in most climates and is ideal for those wanting to try growing watermelons at home.How to grow
Melons (both watermelons and rockmelons) need to be sown in warm soil and germinate between 18-22 deg C. Like pumpkins, they are best sown on mounds, 1m apart. Sow 3 or 4 seeds where you want one plant to grow, and remove the weaker plants once seed germinates. A sandy, well drained soil of pH 6 is ideal. While the vines are growing, they need plenty of water and nutrients, so good soil preparation is essential; however, once the fruit has set, too much water can lead to watery tasteless fruit. For large, lush melons, allow a maximum of 3 fruits per vine before pinching out the ends of the vines and allowing these fruit to develop.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
20
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
90
Sow distance:
100CM
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Oct-Dec
Warm:
Sep-Dec
Hot:
Jan,Sep-Dec
Sub-tropical:
Jan,Aug-Dec
Tropical:
May-Aug
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Tender Annual
Height:
40cm
Width:
1.0m
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