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Watermelon Crimson Sweet - Citrullus lanatus

Citrullus lanatus Crimson Sweet
Watermelon, Sugar melon

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An early variety of watermelon with very large ovate fruits weighing 10 to 12kg. Its light green skin marbled with dark green encloses deeply red, sweet, juicy, and refreshing flesh. It is resistant to diseases. Sow the seeds from March to May. Harvest from July to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
2 m
Soil moisture
Dry soil
Germination time (days)
8 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time May to September
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Description

Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet' is an early variety with very large oval fruits weighing 10 to 12kg. Its light green skin marbled with dark green encloses deep red, sweet, juicy, and refreshing flesh. It is resistant to diseases. Sow from March to May. Harvest from July to September.

 

Watermelon was cultivated before the Christian era in the Nile Valley, as evidenced by the frescoes in the pharaohs' tombs. Watermelon fruits are consumed raw, either salted or sweet. In hot regions, they are highly appreciated for their refreshing quality. They also make very good jams. They are consumed in cubes with crushed ice or with various exotic fruits in fruit salads. Watermelon has antiscorbutic, purifying, and hydrating properties, and contains vitamins (A, B, C) and minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron).

Harvest: watermelons are harvested as they ripen. They are ripe when they lose their shiny colour and sound hollow when tapped.

Storage: they can be stored for a few days in a cool place after harvest.

Gardener's tip: regular hoeing and weeding is beneficial. Mulching is recommended in case of drought.

Harvest

Harvest time July to September
Type of vegetable Fruit vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Large
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour, Disease resistant
Flavour Sugary
Use Table

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 2 m
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Citrullus

Species

lanatus

Cultivar

Crimson Sweet

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Other common names

Watermelon, Sugar melon

Origin

West Africa

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing in April

Sow in early April in a pot of compost placed in a bright room or a greenhouse at a temperature above 20°C (68°F) for good germination. Place 2 or 3 seeds per pot. When the plants have a few leaves, keep only the strongest plant per pot. Plant the watermelon plants with their root ball in mid-May when there is no longer any risk of frost, in holes enriched with compost. Space them 1m (3ft) apart in all directions.

 

Maintenance

Watering should be plentiful and frequent, but avoid using overly cold water as this will slow down the plant's growth. Hoeing and weeding are recommended.

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Seedlings

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat
Germination time (days) 8 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Well-draining and rich in organic matter.
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 187
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