Watermelon 'Carolina Cross'

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
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Augusta, Georgia

Adamstown, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Johnson City, TN | July 2012 | positive

The watermelon grew very fast and very large. Very tasty variety. Great for selling at farmers markets. Can grow up to 200 lbs.

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

Some vendors state that these melons can weigh over 200 lbs.

R
Adamstown, MD | June 2004 | neutral

last summer

planted about 14 seeds, got one large watermellon, ~30 lbs, late summer, signs showed that it was ripe, but i...Read More

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

If you use single spacing on 15 foot centers, fertilize liberally, prune to a single melon per vine, this cultivar will grow huge. Taste ...Read More

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