Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
Delivery time approx. 5 working days
- Order number: 3945
Watermelon Petite Yellow Seeds
Info: The small, reliable watermelon Petite Yellow has been proven worldwide for many decades. The bright yellow, juicy pulp consists to a large extent of water. Therefore, the ideal snack to delicately refresh yourself on warm summer days. The shell of this healthy snack is light green with dark green stripes. The individual fruits are up to 3kg heavy. Due to its short growth periods, it is ideal for cultivation in areas with a slightly colder climate. With its excellent taste and pleasant sweetness, it is the perfect, vitamin-rich ingredient for smoothies.
Sowing & cultivation: Melon seeds should be sown in good sowing earth with adequate heat from April. After about 3-4 weeks, the plantlets can be placed outdoors in frost-free weather. The location should be warm and wind-protected. A mulch foil additionally heats the soil after planting. The soil must be humus-rich and loose. Harvest from September when the fruit knocking sound is dull and easy to release from the stem. The main shoot of the watermelon plant must be nurtured after the fifth to sixth leaf.
Botanical name | Citrullus lanatus |
Content | 10 seeds |
Sowing | April to May |
Location | sunny |
Germination temperature | 22-25°C |
Germination | 8-15 days |
Harvesting | September to October |
Lifespan | annual |
Height | 30-40cm |