Watermelon plants are vigorous, vining plants which need to be given quite a bit of space to ramble in. They produce large melons of varying sizes and colors, depending on the variety.
Latin Name
Citrullus lanatus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Bloom Season
July - August
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 1.5'
Max Spread: 15'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Namibia
History
On May 5th, 1788 George Washington recorded the planting of "water mellen" seeds in his diary.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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