Watermelon 'Sangria'

Citrulluslanatus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species
lanatus (la-NA-tus)
Synonym
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Augusta, Georgia

Alexandria, Indiana

Lewisville, Minnesota

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lewisville, MN (Zone 4a) | November 2009 | positive

We have grown this watermelon for years. It is asked for by name at our Farmers Market. Extremely sweet & flavorful.
We start the...Read More

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Alexandria, IN (Zone 6a) | September 2005 | positive

This one is often very very good.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

Sangria is a 1985 introduction from Northrop King. Other tha Yellow Doll, it is the only hybrid watermelon that I have grown to date. A l...Read More

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