Jubilee Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
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95 days to maturity. Jubilee watermelon is a classic open-pollinated, heirloom-style variety. The fruit is large and oblong with rounded ends. The rind is light green with darker green stripes, slightly grooved, firm, and about 3/4 inch thick, making the melons hold up well in storage and shipping. Inside, the flesh is bright red, crisp, and very sweet, with large black seeds. Most melons average 25 to 40 pounds, and under good conditions some top 50 pounds.
Jubilee does best in hot, humid climates, but it adapts to a wide range of conditions, which is one reason it became one of the most widely grown watermelons in the United States. The vines grow strong in warm weather and produce well. It also shows good wilt resistance, and the flesh holds vitamins A, B, and C. From planting to harvest takes about 90 to 100 days, with 95 days being typical.
Jubilee does best in hot, humid climates, but it adapts to a wide range of conditions, which is one reason it became one of the most widely grown watermelons in the United States. The vines grow strong in warm weather and produce well. It also shows good wilt resistance, and the flesh holds vitamins A, B, and C. From planting to harvest takes about 90 to 100 days, with 95 days being typical.
Flesh Color: Red
Days to Maturity: 95
Growth Habit: Spreading
Growth Habit: Vining
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Drought Tolerant: ✔️
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Days to Maturity: 95
Growth Habit: Spreading
Growth Habit: Vining
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Drought Tolerant: ✔️
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Planting Instructions:
The seeds can be directly sown in spring after the soil has warmed or started indoors four weeks before the last expected frost. Indoors, plant two to three seeds per pot, ½ inch deep, thinning to the best plant. Do not disturb roots when transplanting.
Outdoors, plant three to four seeds, ½ inch deep, in hills spaced four to six feet apart. Transplant or thin to two plants per hill. Young plants are cold sensitive and some cover protection at nights may be required. Mulch or cultivate to control weeds.
Outdoors, plant three to four seeds, ½ inch deep, in hills spaced four to six feet apart. Transplant or thin to two plants per hill. Young plants are cold sensitive and some cover protection at nights may be required. Mulch or cultivate to control weeds.
Developed in 1963 at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in Leesburg, Florida. It came from crossing four varieties: Africa 8, Iowa Belle, Garrison Hawkesbury, and Leesburg. Its botanical name is Citrullus lanatus.
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