Corn
Watermelons
Lune-Étoiles Long Milky Way - Watermelon
Ref : P4859
- Citrullus lanatus
Bag of 15 seeds
The very long fruits can weigh 15 kg. The skin is adorned with a very large moon. The flesh is bright red.
This variety was developed by Glenn Drowns and introduced in 1992 by the Seed Saver Exchange.
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Watermelon contains almost 92% water and little fiber, making it easier to digest for people with sensitive intestines. Rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that gives it its red color, it has cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting properties. Its content of amino acids and vitamin C contributes to a healthy immune system. The seeds are also rich in vitamin C, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots at temperatures between 20 and 30°C, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball, after the last frosts, in planting holes enriched with compost, spaced 1.5 m apart in all directions. Sowing in the open ground is possible, under the same conditions, when the soil is well warmed and outside temperatures no longer fall below 15°C.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in the greenhouse
sunny
medium
sandy, humus
rich, reheated, drained
Citrullus lanatus
mid-season
From 10000 to 15000 g
15 seeds
elongated
juicy
Red
From 100 to 200 cm
From 30 to 50 cm
runner
cut
United States
1992
This variety was developed by Glenn Drowns and introduced in 1992 by the Seed Saver Exchange.
Seed Saver Exchange
Watermelon contains almost 92% water and little fiber, making it easier to digest for people with sensitive intestines. Rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that gives it its red color, it has cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting properties. Its content of amino acids and vitamin C contributes to a healthy immune system. The seeds are also rich in vitamin C, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
