Plant GuideWatermelon
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🍉FruitingExperimental
Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus · Cucurbitaceae
Best with compact or trained varieties
pH 6 – 7.5
22 – 35°C
80–100 days
Growth: moderate
High
Care Notes
Best with compact or trained varieties
Health Benefits
Hydrating, rich in vitamins
Culinary Uses
Fresh fruit
Root Behaviour
Extensive
Common Problems
Problems
Fruit splitting
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Potassium deficiency
Nutrient Demand
High Demand
Requires mature system and/or supplementation
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#fruiting#experimental#warm-season#cucurbit#compact
Season
Summer