Watermelon 'Mountain Sweet Yellow' (Organic)
Citrullus lanatus 'Mountain Sweet Yellow'
S2510
A North American heirloom and our largest watermelon with elongated fruit and yellow flesh. One of the most productive and tasty watermelons available thanks to its refreshingly-sweet honey flavour. 14 weeks to harvest; yields 3 x 8kg fruit per plant.
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Product information
Donated to Seed Savers in the USA in 1991 by Dr Larry Woods, the variety actually dates back to the 1950s where it was grown for its firm yellow flesh and superb flavour. An excellent example of heirlooms being selected, cultivated and shared by gardeners across the world.
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Product Information
Donated to Seed Savers in the USA in 1991 by Dr Larry Woods, the variety actually dates back to the 1950s where it was grown for its firm yellow flesh and superb flavour. An excellent example of heirlooms being selected, cultivated and shared by gardeners across the world.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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