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Watermelon 'Ali Baba'

Citrulluslanatus

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)

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Species

lanatus (la-NA-tus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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LilyLover_UT

Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | December 2010 | positive

This was a productive and delicious watermelon in my garden. I will grow it again.

Indy

Alexandria, IN (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | negative

I grew this one one year. It produced nice sized melons that were very simular looking to Charlston Gtay....but mine were not very sweet ...Read Moreor flavorable when well ripe.

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