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.
Sowing method: Under cover for an early crop, or direct in the ground after the last frost
Transplant age: 25–30 days
Transplanting: Yes, with the root ball intact — sow in individual pots
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse
Row spacing: 150 cm
Sow 2 seeds per 8–10 cm pot and keep the stronger seedling.
Turn the whole pot out at planting — never break up the root ball.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
