Watermelon
Citrulluslanatus 'Takii Gem'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species: lanatus (la-NA-tus)
Cultivar: Takii Gem

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds