Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
Price: $4.29
SKU: 3250682190 days to maturity. Mountain Sweet Yellow is an oblong variety that produces large fruits weighing between 20 and 35 pounds. It has a dark green rind accented by lighter green stripes. The flesh is bright yellow, with a firm texture and high sugar content.
Originally developed from the popular red-fleshed 'Mountain Sweet' melon grown by northeastern U.S. farmers in the mid-1800s. This variety retains many of the traits that made its predecessor beloved. It thrives in any region with warm summers.
Originally developed from the popular red-fleshed 'Mountain Sweet' melon grown by northeastern U.S. farmers in the mid-1800s. This variety retains many of the traits that made its predecessor beloved. It thrives in any region with warm summers.
Days to Maturity: 90
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
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.
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