Watermelon 'Moon And Stars Red'
Citrullus lanatus 'Moon and Stars Red'
S2511
Watermelon ‘Moon and Stars Red’ is the poster child of the heirloom seed movement capturing the best of visual diversity and flavour. The skin is speckled with awe-inspiring buttery moons and constellations of stars, while the thick skin enables extended storage into winter. Harvest from 14 weeks; yields 3-4 fruit per plant.
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Product information
Described by melon guru Amy Goldman as "Unique among watermelons, both foliage and fruit are bedecked with heavenly bodies". It's hard to believe that such a much-loved variety almost slipped into obscurity until Kent Whealy of Seed Savers Exchange rescued this treasure from extinction.
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Product Information
Described by melon guru Amy Goldman as "Unique among watermelons, both foliage and fruit are bedecked with heavenly bodies". It's hard to believe that such a much-loved variety almost slipped into obscurity until Kent Whealy of Seed Savers Exchange rescued this treasure from extinction.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:
96
Sow distance:
150cm
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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:
50cm
Width:
1.5m
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