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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a trailing annual plant native to Africa, grown for its large, refreshing fruit.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a trailing annual plant native to Africa, grown for its large, refreshing fruit. The fruit has a green, often striped rind and red, juicy, sweet flesh, rich in water and lycopene. The plant has long trailing stems, yellow flowers and needs plenty of space, warmth and sun. It grows best on fertile, sandy soils with regular watering, but is sensitive to cold. The watermelon is the emblematic fruit of summer, prized for its freshness and sweetness.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Difficulty | Ușor |
| Water needs | Ridicat |
| Colour | Verde |
| Placement | Exterior |