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FRUIT – KLECKLEY-WATERMELON
$3.00
- Seeds per Pack: 10
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FRUIT – MELON KLECKLEY
Citrullus lanatus
Perfect for slicing, the Kleckley’s Sweet seeds will produce large, cylindrical melons with thin yet strong rinds. Maturing in 85 days, this variety has a deep, dark green colour providing an attractive contrast to its juicy, red & fine-textured flesh. Also known as Monte Christo or Wonder Melon. Bred in 1887 by W.A. Kleckley who resided in Alabama. Kleckley’s Sweet has become a favourite & sort of a legend in the watermelon world.
Plant seed not over 1.5cm (1”) inch deep 4 to 6 to a hill, pressing soil firmly over them. When plants are well established thin to 2 to each hill.
| Germination Time (Days) | 5 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 85 – 100 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 10 – 15 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 100 – 120 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 150 |
| pH | 5 – 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
