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Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus Synonyms: C. vulgaris; Colocynthis citrullusCommon Name(s): Watermelon Family: Cucurbitaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: 80 to 95 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F) | Opt.Max=86° (F) | Opt.Min=68° (F) | Abs.Min=59° (F) | Precipitation: 39 to 51 (in.) Winter Minimum: 32° (F) Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.8 Soil Texture/Type: Rich, sandy loam Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Frost tender. Tolerates drought. Intolerant of wet soils. Requires a long hot summer. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew Uses: Food - fruit Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: Southern Africa
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