Watermelon
SpeciesCitrullus lanatus
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Most watermelons take between 70 to 100 days to mature” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“Most watermelons take between 70 to 100 days to mature” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“Watermelons won’t germinate well if the soil is below 70°F” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“Just ensure they get full sun and warm soil” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“Water consistently but avoid over-saturating the soil” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“stems are up to 3 metres (10 feet) long” — Watermelon - Wikipedia
“I always recommend starting seeds indoors in cooler climates” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“Discover how to track progress, recognize ripeness cues, and enjoy that perfect slice” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
“The sweet, juicy flesh is usually deep red to pink, with many seeds” — Watermelon - Wikipedia
“I plant a standard watermelon variety nearby to ensure proper pollination” — Watermelon Days to Maturity: Variety-Specific Growth Timelines
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Watermelon
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian