Moon and Stars Cherokee Strain - Watermelon
This variety with mottled foliage produces dark-green fruits 50-60 cm long, weighing 5-8 kg. Their skin is covered with yellow "stars" and "moons", and their pink flesh has a very sweet flavor.
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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.
Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Citrullus lanatus
From 5000 to 8000 g
15 seeds
From 100 to 200 cm
From 40 to 60 cm
"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet
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.