WATERMELON ‘Moon & Stars’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
‘Moon and Stars’ is an heirloom variety with very sweet, pink flesh. The rind is patterned with yellow markings, and the foliage can be speckled as well. The fruit is slightly oblong and weighs 10 – 20 kg. Watermelons require a long, hot growing season.
Plant Type: Annual rambling vine
Plant Height: 45 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate Subtropical: Oct – Nov, after all danger of frost
- Tropical: Sept – Nov after all danger of frost, April – July
Germination: 4 – 10 days
Depth: 1.5 – 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Directly where it is to grow
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6 – 6.5
Rows: 2 m apart
Spacing: 1 m between plants on raised mounds
Details: Slide a board or a piece of cardboard under fruit to reduce contact with the soil.
Harvest: 90 days: harvest when the tendril closest to the fruit stem is dry and brown, and the underside of the fruit has changed to a yellow color.
