Klondike Blue Ribbon Stripe - Watermelon
This old, hardy variety produces fruit up to 60 cm long and weighing up to 14 kg. The skin, streaked with light green and darker shades, encloses juicy flesh.
This variety was bred by Porter in California around 1900.
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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.
Citrullus lanatus
From 10000 to 15000 g
15 seeds
From 100 to 200 cm
From 40 to 60 cm
United States
1900
This old variety was bred by Porter in California around 1900.
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.