Radish 'Watermelon'

Water evenly — dry spells with cause it to get hot and pithy.

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Watermelon is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Watermelon requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Ensure a distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Watermelon about 28 days before your last frost date.

Do not transplant. Sow in mid-to-late summer for Fall harvest. Watermelon radish is day-length sensitive, and will bolt if sown in spring. Thrives in cool weather.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Watermelon is a half hardy plant.

Heirloom from China, developed for ornamental red interior.

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