Watermelon 'Golden Midget'

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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
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
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:

Troy, Virginia

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Bred by Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger, and introduced in 1959. The product of a cross between New Hampshire Midget and Pumpkin Rind. The...Read More

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

A cantaloupe size (3 lb), pink flesh melon, whose rind turns golden yellow when ripe. It is early (65 days). Taste is good but not except...Read More

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