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Citrullus lanatus 'AU Sweet Scarlet'

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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: AU Sweet Scarlet
Hybridized by Auburn Univ.; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1995

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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; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Indy	On Aug 16, 2006, Indy from Alexandria, IN (Zone 5b) wrote: This is a good grower. The inside is brilliant red and very good tasting.
Positive	Farmerdill	On Nov 10, 2003, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Similar to AU-Producer. This one really cranks out big melons. Most prolific melon in the patch this year. Looks like a Dixielee but larger and more melons. Very thin rind. It was also the earliest to ripen. Taste was as good or better than Crimson Sweet.