Citron Red Seeded Watermelon
- Red seeds and striped green rinds
- Extremely drought tolerant
- Fruits can be stored for up to 1 year
- Hard, tasteless white flesh
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
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This variety has been grown for centuries and used to make preserves, pickles, and "sweetmeats."
It is possible that the watermelon originated in Africa and that it was cultivated in the Nile Valley as early as the 2nd millennium BCE and is mentioned in the Bible.
Later the watermelon was brought to India and China before being brought to Europe. It was brought to North America by European colonists and African slaves.
Learn to Grow Citron Red Seeded Watermelon
Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils.