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Watermelon Seeds, Early Canada Improved
Citrullus lanatus
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Product Information
Early Canada Improved is a Greybelle watermelon that produces nearly round fruits that can reach up to 6.5kg (15 lbs). The rind is grey-green with darker veins encasing a sweet and delicious dark pink flesh. High yields make it perfect for home gardeners as well as market growers.
- SKU: 140169
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
5 to 7 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
80 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Fruit
- Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Fill Weight (grams): 1.5
- Approximate Seed Count: 10-15
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Sweet and juicy fresh
- Preparation Ideas: Eat fresh or make small watermelmon balls to use in fruit salad.
Instructions
Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
- Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant Spacing: 3 per hill
- Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')
Suggestions
- Perfect choice of watermelon for smaller gardens.
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