Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus) (Info)
Species: lanatus (la-NA-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Dixielee
Hybridized by Univ. of Florida; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1979
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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:
81 to 90 days
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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