Watermelon 'Shiny Boy'

Citrulluslanatus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species
lanatus (la-NA-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
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:

Augusta, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Durham, CA | December 2011 | positive

I grew this melon in 2011 and everyone agreed that of the three watermelons we grew this summer, it was the best. It was extremely vigor...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2010 | positive

The 2010 AAS winner. A 20-23 lb globe shaped diploid hybrid with Crimson Sweet markings. Red flesh. Bred by Known- You. Flesh is quite cr...Read More

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