Chris Cross - Watermelon
This almost extinct variety is a cross between "Hawksbury" and "Dixie Queen". It produces fruits weighing from 6 to 9 kg, with dark green and light green striped skin. Their crisp, red flesh has a fragrant flavor.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots at temperatures between 20 and 30°C, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball, after the last frosts, in planting holes enriched with compost, spaced 1.5 m apart in all directions. Sowing in the open ground is possible, under the same conditions, when the soil is well warmed and outside temperatures no longer fall below 15°C.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in the greenhouse
sunny
medium
sandy, humus
rich, reheated, drained
Citrullus lanatus
mid-season
From 6000 to 9000 g
15 seeds
round
crunchy
Red
From 100 to 200 cm
From 40 to 60 cm
runner
cut
This almost extinct variety is the result of a cross between the "Hawksbury" and "Dixie Queen" varieties.
Watermelon contains almost 92% water and little fiber, making it easier to digest for people with sensitive intestines. Rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that gives it its red color, it has cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting properties. Its content of amino acids and vitamin C contributes to a healthy immune system. The seeds are also rich in vitamin C, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
