WATERMELON ‘Golden Honey’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
- A unique variety of watermelon with a golden-yellow flesh that is sweet, juicy, and exceptionally flavorful.
- Produces round, medium-sized fruit with a vibrant green rind and a crisp, honey-like taste that’s a refreshing change from traditional red watermelons.
- High in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, supporting a healthy immune system and skin.
- Perfect for growing in home gardens, especially in warm climates where watermelon thrives, offering a sweet treat during the summer months.
- Ideal for fresh eating, juicing, or adding to fruit salads for a colorful, exotic twist.
- Cold-sensitive, so plant after the last frost date for the best results in temperate and subtropical climates.
- Excellent for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking for a unique watermelon variety to grow.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, trailing vine, growing up to 2 – 3 meters in length
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: April – June
- Subtropical: March – May
- Tropical: February – April
- Cool: Not recommended
- Arid: March – May
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Germination Temperature: 21-30 °C
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds after the last frost or start indoors for transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 90 – 120 cm between plants and 150 cm between rows
Details:
- Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged, particularly during fruit development.
- Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and reduce weed competition.
- Provide plenty of space for vines to spread or use trellises for vertical growth to save garden space.
Harvest:
70 – 90 days after sowing, when the fruit has fully ripened and developed a deep golden color
