Black Diamond Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
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Black Diamond Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an open-pollinated heirloom watermelon variety. For many years, commercial and home growers have preferred Black Diamond watermelons for a variety of reasons. Watermelon plants from the Black Diamond variety have vigorous vines that produce fruits that can weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kg.)...
Black Diamond Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an open-pollinated heirloom watermelon variety. For many years, commercial and home growers have preferred Black Diamond watermelons for a variety of reasons. Watermelon plants from the Black Diamond variety have vigorous vines that produce fruits that can weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kg.) The rinds of mature melons are very hard, and the flesh is sweet and pink-red.
Botanical name : Citrullus lanatus
Common name : Black Diamond Watermelon
Size at maturity : 20"-30"
Days to maturity : 90-95
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring / Summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1"
Plant spacing : 36"- 48"
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 200