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๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒฟ European Watermelon Janosik โ€“ Citrullus lanatus โ€“ 10 Seeds

๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒฟ European Watermelon Janosik โ€“ Citrullus lanatus โ€“ 10 Seeds

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Enjoy the crisp, sweet flavor of European Watermelon Janosik (Citrullus lanatus), an early-maturing variety prized for its medium-sized, round fruits with bright red flesh and a refreshing taste. Perfect for home gardens, this watermelon thrives in warm climates and produces abundant yields of delicious melons.

Usage:

  • Fresh eating and summer refreshments

  • Fruit salads and desserts

  • Seed saving for home gardeners

Sowing Time:

  • Sow indoors 3โ€“4 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors when soil warms to 21ยฐC (70ยฐF)

Germination Time:

  • 7โ€“14 days

Sowing Depth:

  • 2โ€“3 cm (ยพโ€“1 inch)

Soil Requirements:

  • Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

  • pH 6.0โ€“7.5

Sunlight Requirements:

  • Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

  • Regular deep watering, reduce as fruit matures to enhance sweetness

Plant Spacing:

  • 90โ€“120 cm (3โ€“4 feet)

Growth Habit:

  • Vining plant with sprawling habit

Maturity:

  • 70โ€“85 days from sowing

Fruit Size:

  • Medium-sized, 5โ€“7 kg (11โ€“15 lbs)

Hardiness Zone:

  • USDA Zones 4โ€“11 (grown as annual)

Other Benefits:

  • Excellent flavor with crisp texture

  • Good disease resistance

  • Adapted to European climates

Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus

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