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95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Cherokee Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of deep green 25 lb to 45 lb elongated watermelons with yellow dots. Some dots are large and look like moons and some dots are small and look like stars. The watermelons are 24" long. The leaves are also spotted. The bright pink flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Drought Tolerant. Keep the plants well-watered to achieve uniform watermelons. An heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 1241-3630-OG
Germination: 93%
Test Date: 04/2022
Seeds Per Pound: 4,000
Plant Height: Vine Type Plant
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Watermelons require a lot of space and a sunny location on your garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds in a diameter outdoors in hills. Planting should occur 1 to 2 weeks after last frost. Plants grow 1 ft tall and vines spread up to 6 ft.
Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant. Add well-rotted manure and compost to soil.
Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get 1" water per week.
Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.
Protect ripening watermelons from damp ground by placing them on boards. Tap the watermelon with your knuckles, and if it sounds hollow, it's ready. Cut watermelons carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.