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Watermelon 'Yellow Tendersweet'

Citrulluslanatus

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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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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

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Farmerdill

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

Tendersweet, Yellow is smaller(avg 22 lbs) than the orange flesh version. I do not find the taste quite as delectable. Otherwise, it is identical.

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Watermelon 'Yellow Tendersweet'

Citrulluslanatus

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