Corn
Watermelons
Black Tail Mountain - Watermelon
Ref : P4891
- Citrullus lanatus
Bag of 15 seeds
This productive, particularly early variety produces perfectly round fruit weighing 3 to 5 kg. Their dark-green skin, streaked with lighter shades, encloses orange-red flesh that is juicy, fragrant and fine-textured.
Suitable for both cool and hot, humid climates.
Developed by Seed Saver Exchange member Glenn Drowns, it was the earliest of 114 watermelon varieties grown.
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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
early
From 2500 to 5000 g
15 seeds
round
juicy
Red, Orange
From 100 to 200 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
runner
cut
United States
1977
"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet
This variety was developed by Seed Saver Exchange member Glenn Drowns in 1977 in northern Idaho, USA. It was the earliest of 114 watermelon varieties he grew in 1994.
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.
