| Common Name | Watermelon Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Citrullus lanatus |
| Top Category | Seeded Watermelon |
| Flavor Profile | Juicy Texture, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 30 - 40 lb |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating, Shipping |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Fast Growing |
| Plant Height | 12" - 18" |
| Plant Resistance | Anthracnose, Fusariam Wilt |
| Plant Spread | Vine |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 5-10 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 75° - 90° |
Jubilee Improved
Watermelon Seed
Jubilee Improved is an attractive high-yielding watermelon with large, 25-40 pound fruits featuring sweet, firm, bright red flesh. It has good disease tolerance and is resistant to internal cracking.
| Days to Maturity | 90 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 48" |
| Planting Depth | 1” |
| Row Spacing | 10' - 7' |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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