Around since the 1800s, the Georgia Rattlesnake watermelon is an old Southern favorite that's becoming somewhat difficult to find. It gets its name from the mottled light and dark green stripes that run the length of its rind; a pattern some have said resembles the snakeskin of a rattler. Plants produce large, oblong fruits about 22 inches long, 10 inches in diameter, and 25-30 pounds on average (but some have been known to grow as big as 45 pounds!). The rugged rinds of Georgia Rattlesnake watermelons make them an ideal watermelon for transporting, so they're always ready for a picnic. And the fact that they're overflowing with nutritional value is another incentive to have them around. Watermelons are packed with vitamins A and C and lots of calcium, as well as the potent antioxidant lycopene. And true to their name, watermelons are a natural way to stay hydrated.
More Information| SKU | DL013918 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 30 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Citrullus lanatus |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow or start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1/2-1 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 3-4 feet |
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| Row Spacing | 6-8 feet |
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| Space After Thinning | 6-8 feet |
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| Days To Germinate | 7-10 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 85-95 |
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| Tolerates | Heat |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annuals |
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| Advantages | Ornamental, Edible |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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