Watermelon, Jubilee Organic Seeds

Citrullus lanatus

$3.49

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Watermelon, Jubilee Organic Seeds

Citrullus lanatus

$3.49

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Product Information

Jubilee Watermelon is a popular melon with firm, crisp, and brilliant bright red flesh.

These oblong watermelons have a light green base with dark green stripes.

This variety weighs 25 pounds or more when mature.

They're also wilt-resistant and rich in vitamins A, B, and C! Jubilee Watermelon offers a range of essential vitamins and minerals, making it an ideal snack for maintaining daily health. Its wilt-resistant properties and impressive size make this variety an appealing choice for gardeners.

Sku: 9643

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Watermelon

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

6 - 8 Days

Days to
Maturity:

95 Days

Growing Height:

4 - 8"

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Bees

Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Fill Weight (grams): 1.1

Flavor: Very sweet taste and a firm flesh delicate in texture.

Preparation Ideas: A sweet treat for a hot day when sliced and served as a snack.

Plant Type: Fruit

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Approximate Seed Count: 3 - 10

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Disease Resistance: Wilt

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Instructions

Start Jubilee Watermelon seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.

Planting Depth: 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow Jubilee Watermelon seeds roughly 6' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 5' apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation and full sun. They're ready to harvest when the skin on the underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.