Watermelon 'Black Diamond'

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
Bright Yellow
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Brooksville, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Mauckport, Indiana

Benton, Kentucky

Laurel, Mississippi

Lucedale, Mississippi

Efland, North Carolina

Monroe, North Carolina

Johns Island, South Carolina

Selmer, Tennessee

Freeport, Texas

Liberty, Texas

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

One of the best of the best Watermelon, good texture and sooo sweet when pick ripe. I love this one and only compare it to Charleston Gre...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

One of the most popular market melons in this area.

Easy to grow and tasty. A great old variety that has been cultivated i...Read More

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

This a large dark green, round melon. Clara Lee, Cannonball, Florida Giant seem to be selected strains of this melon. Averages 35 lbs, b...Read More

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