Common beans
Watermelons
Moon-Stars Van Doren Strain - Watermelon
Ref : P4838
- Citrullus lanatus
Bag of 15 seeds
This old American variety produces beautiful oval, dark-green fruit covered with yellow spots that resemble stars and a moon. Their pink flesh has a mild, sweet flavor.
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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 1000 to 2000 g
15 seeds
oval
juicy
Pink
From 100 to 200 cm
From 30 to 40 cm
runner
cut
United States
Inconnue
This ancient American variety was rediscovered by the Seed Savers Exchange at Merle Van Doren's receipts near Macon, Missouri.
Seed Savers Exchange
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.
