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Cucurbitaceae
Watermelon 'Black Magic'
Citrulluslanatus
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Family
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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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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
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
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a)
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February 2005
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A 3- 5 lb hybrid from United Genetics. A round black melon with red flesh.
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A 3- 5 lb hybrid from United Genetics. A round black melon with red flesh.