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Citrullus lanatus 'Wilson Sweet'

 
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Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus) (Info)
Species: lanatus (la-NA-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Wilson Sweet

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Category:
Vegetables

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)

Days to Maturity:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Farmerdill On Nov 3, 2003, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

Wilson Sweet is an older variety, about 20 lbs. It stands out because of its markings which I can best described as speckled. Dark green on light green. The only other melon that I have encountered with this marking is the Spotted Watson. Eating qualities are good but inferior to Crimson Sweet.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia
Troy, Virginia



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