Ali Baba - Watermelon
This ancient variety, originally from Iraq and adapted to dry conditions, produces elongated fruits weighing 8 to 10 kg. Their gray-green skin encloses bright red, crunchy and extremely sweet flesh.
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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 6000 to 10000 g
15 seeds
elongated
farm
Red
From 100 to 200 cm
From 40 to 60 cm
runner
cut
Iraq
Inconnue
This ancient variety, originally from Iraq, was introduced to France and the United States by French collector Aziz Nail.
French collector Aziz Nail
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.