Light Required Full sun in a warm, sheltered position

Watering Water regularly during growth and fruiting, keeping soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather.

Best Growing Conditions Plant in a warm, sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil or compost. Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development, and feed every couple of weeks for best results. Grow under cover for reliable ripening, and harvest when fruits sound hollow when tapped and develop a dull sheen.

Plant genus Citrullus

Plant type Vegetable Plants

Foliage type Annual

Hardiness Tender

Soil acidity Neutral Soil

Planting aspect South Facing

Leaf colour Green

Growth Rate Moderate

Edible Use All Rounder Mashing Boiling Roasted Salad Jam Making Fresh Fruit Fresh Vegetable Wine Making Cooking Barbeque Baking Juicing

Planting Companion Cucumbers, beans, and corn

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