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Watermelon

Citrullus Lanatus

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Overview

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an annual fruiting vine requiring ample space, thriving in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil. Its sprawling growth reaches up to 20 ft, with large, lobed leaves and yellow blossoms. Fruits vary considerably, from 6-40 lbs, with a green rind and juicy, sweet interior—ranging from deep red to pink or yellow. Ideal for spacious gardens, it provides summer refreshment and visual interest.

Sun FullWater HighZones 9–10
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an annual fruiting vine requiring ample space

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cucurbitaceae

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Photos (56)

Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — sweet interior‚Äîranging from deep red to pink or yellow; it is essential to allocate ample space as the vines can, image 49
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — Ideal for spacious gardens, it provides summer refreshment and visual interest; but employing a trellis system can, image 50
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a warm-season fruit crop belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family; sunny conditions, image 51
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — it is essential to allocate ample space as the vines can extend up to 20 feet in length; watermelon (Citrullus, image 54
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — This vining plant is prized for its sweet; hydrating flesh and is not only an edible delight but can also add a, image 52
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — Watermelon plants thrive in full sun and prefer loamy, well-draining soil with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 6.8; this, image 55
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — hydrating flesh and is not only an edible delight but can also add a lush; support structures are not typically, image 53
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) — The site should receive a steady 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily; watermelons generally mature around 80 to, image 56

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