FRUIT-KLECKLEY-WATERMELON
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Citrullus lanatus
FRUIT-KLECKLEY-WATERMELON 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.
SKU: FRKS-WM
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| 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 | - |
| Plant Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to early Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 21 - 32°C (70 - 90°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Direct sowing is recommended, but seedlings can be raised. |
| Soil Type | Well-drained loamy soil with organic matter. |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 21 - 27 °C (70 - 80 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing. |
| Sowing Depth | 1.5 - 2.5 cm (0.5 - 1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
| Row Spacing | 1.5 - 2 meters (5 - 6 feet) |
| Watering | Consistent watering (1-2 inches per week) is crucial for good growth. |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 10 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 80 - 95 days after sowing |
| Good Companion Plants | Beans (Bush and Pole),Corn,Marigold,Borage |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes,Brassicas (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale) |
| Pests | Melon Aphids,Striped Cucumber Beetles,Vine Borers,Leaf Miners |
| Diseases | Mosaic Virus,Fusarium Wilt,Gummy Stem Blight,Anthracnose |
| Seeds per pack | 10 |
| Min temperature (C) | 21 |
| Max temperature (C) | 32 |
FRUIT-KLECKLEY-WATERMELON
$3.20
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