Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus) (Info)
Species: lanatus (la-NA-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Cole's Early
Additional cultivar information: (aka Harris' Earliest)
Registered or introduced: 1892
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Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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