PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) MOON & STARS VAN DOREN WATERMELON | id:24024 | Citrullus lanatus | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom The 15″ dark green oval fruits are covered with pea-sized, bright yellow “stars” and usually one larger “moon”. Foliage is also spotted. The fruits have sweet pink flesh and brown seeds. This watermelon created a sensation in 1981 when Merle Van Doren of Macon, Missouri shared this legendary variety with SSE. Vitamins+: B1, B6, C++, K+, Lycopene Companion plants: Radish, Corn, Garlic, Nasturtium, Pumpkin, Squash. Far from: Potato. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H & scarification is recommended for improved germination. Sow indoors 2 weeks before transplanting outside. Direct sow or ||plant outside when soil °T is above 21°C. Harvesting tip: Harvest when tendril near the fruit is dried and brown. Storage tip: Store at 7°C and at 85% humidity for up to 3 weeks.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:24-36”, Row spacing:60″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:3-10 days/jrs, 21-35°C Optimally:27-30°C, Maturity:90 days/jrs, Height: N/A, Width: N/A, Edible flower (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
