Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus) (Info) Species: lanatus (la-NA-tus) (Info) Cultivar: Sweet Dakota Rose
Category: Vegetables Vines and Climbers
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow
Days to Maturity: 81 to 90 days
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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