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Watermelons - Ali Baba
Watermelons - Ali Baba
Watermelons - Ali Baba Watermelons - Ali Baba
Watermelons

Ali Baba - Watermelon

Ref : P4835 - Citrullus lanatus
Bag of 15 seeds

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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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 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.

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