Watermelon, Moon and Stars

Watermelon, Moon and Stars (Citrullus lanatus)

A spectacular watermelon, with fine flavor, introduced by the Henderson seed company in 1926. The skin is deep green, speckled with hundreds of Golden yellow stars and a few half-dollar sized moons. Even the foliage has yellow 'stars'. 

Plant type:  Tender  annual

Sow when:  Spring – min. soil temp 27˚c

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing: 100 cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   100 days

Seeds per package: 5