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Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus Synonyms: C. vulgaris; Colocynthis citrullusCommon Name(s): Watermelon Family: Cucurbitaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: 80 to 95 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=40° (C) | Opt.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Min=20° (C) | Abs.Min=15° (C) | Precipitation: 100 to 130 (cm.) Winter Minimum: 0° (C) Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.8 Soil Texture/Type: Rich, sandy loam Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Frost tender. Tolerates drought. Intolerant of wet soils. Requires a long hot summer. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew Uses: Food - fruit Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: Southern Africa English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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