Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid'
Watermelon
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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid') - Description
A gorgeous seedless watermelon, outstandingly crisp and sweet with luminous flesh like orange sherbet. The flavor is fabulous, boosted by an impressive 12% sugar content. For a seedless gourmet melon, the fruits are huge, 16 to 20 lbs. each, round with striped skin. Each packet includes additional pollinator seed to insure fruit set on the vines. 'Orange Sunshine' will be ready to harvest in around 85 days.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid') - Growth
Watermelons thrive in heat and full sun. The stems produce tendrils that the plant will use to cling to various objects as it grows up and over anything in its path.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid') - Planting
Sow seeds 2 weeks after the last threat of frost has occurred in early spring, or sow the seeds indoors 1 month before the last frost date. The seeds will not germinate unless there is a little warmth. The soil temperature should be above 70F. Provide plenty of space for the vines to spread.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid') - Pest
Weeds can take away from fruit production. Remove weeds by hand when the watermelons are young and cannot yet shade out the weeds with their large leaves. Prone to aphids, powdery mildew and cucumber beetles.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid') - Interesting facts
Watermelons are originally from South Africa. These herbaceous vine-like climbers can grow rather large. The fruits themselves are among the largest in the world as they become engorged with water and sugars. The name of the genus, Citrullus, is derived from the fact that the amino acid, citrulline, was first isolated from a watermelon. The fruits are 92% water and have a relatively high concentration of lycopene.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Orange Sunshine Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation
As their common names suggest, watermelons need plenty of water. Provide regular water during the growing season. Be sure to provide more water as necessary if it is particularly warm or windy.
