| Item Number | Italian Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Crimson Sweet
|
Citrullus Lanatus |
Description
This melon has a middle to early variety of 85 growing days and is suitable for long distance transport. It is a oval-round fruit with an average weight of 22 - 26 pounds depending on the type of soil and cultivation. It has a light green skin with dark streak and internally intense red coloured and very sweet inside. Resistant to Fusarium and to the no.1 strain of Antracnosi.
Sowing Period
Outdoors in rows from March to May , sowing 4/5 seeds per hole. Protect in the first phase of growth with small, polythene tunnels.
Sowing Method
Direct
| Life Cycle | Days of Maturity | Sun Type | Spread | Max Height | Planting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Plant | 85 Days | Full | 6-7 inches | 24 inches | Spring |
Growing Calendar
= Outside Sow Period
= Sow Indoors then Transplant seedlings
= Harvest Period
= Tunnel/Cloche Gardening
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