Basil and Tulsis
Watermelons
Verona - Watermelon
Ref : P4812
- Citrullus lanatus
Bag of 15 seeds
This old, vigorous and productive variety produces large, very dark green fruits weighing 10 to 20 kg, with a thin skin and firm, red flesh that is fragrant and very sweet-tasting.
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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.
Watermelons need plenty of heat and regular watering to thrive.
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
10 g
15 seeds
round
fleshy
Dark green, Red
From 100 to 200 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
cut
United States
1965
This variety, originally from the United States, was introduced in Mississippi in 1965.
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.
