Tendersweet Orange Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
In stock
$6.00
Tendersweet Orange Watermelons produce lovely oblong fruit with stunningly beautiful orange flesh. The flesh of this heirloom favourite is luscious and bright orange. The oblong striped fruits grow to 35 pounds and are tender and sweet. Tendersweet Orange, on the other hand, is more than a novelty; in our opinion,...
Tendersweet Orange Watermelons produce lovely oblong fruit with stunningly beautiful orange flesh. The flesh of this heirloom favourite is luscious and bright orange. The oblong striped fruits grow to 35 pounds and are tender and sweet. Tendersweet Orange, on the other hand, is more than a novelty; in our opinion, it can compete with any more traditional watermelon in a taste test.
Botanical name : Citrullus lanatus
Common name : Tendersweet Orange Watermelon
Size at maturity : 15-18"
Days to maturity : 85
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. 320