FRUIT-KLONDYKE-WATERMELON
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Cucumis lanatus
FRUIT-KLONDIKE-WATERMELON The perfect melon, with an exceptionally sweet flavor that tops taste tests. Vigorous, high-performance, bred by Mr. Porter of California in the early 1900s. A great heirloom with green-striped rind and bright red, sweet flesh. Resists sunburn and disease. 12 - 13 kg. The rind is thin like many heirloom watermelons, but tough. Klondike is perfect for the home gardener. Disease Resistant: Fusarium and Anthracnose.
Sow either direct in harvesting position or in seed boxes or punnets and plant them out when strong enough.
SKU: FRK-WM
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| Germination Time (Days) | 5 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 85 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 20 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 75 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 125 |
| pH | 5 – 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / 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 preferred, but can also be raised as seedlings. |
| Soil Type | Well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic content. |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 21 - 27 °C (70 - 80 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting. |
| 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 | Regular watering (1-2 inches per week), especially during dry spells. |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 10 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 85 - 100 days after sowing |
| Good Companion Plants | Mint,Corn,Oregano,Sunflowers |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes,Onions,Garlic |
| Pests | Aphids,Melon Worms,Vine Borers,Thrips |
| Diseases | Anthracnose,Fusarium Wilt,Powdery Mildew,Downy Mildew |
| Seeds per pack | 24 |
| Min temperature (C) | 21 |
| Max temperature (C) | 32 |
FRUIT-KLONDYKE-WATERMELON
$3.50
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