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Watermelon 'Jubilee'

Citrullus lanatus

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Belonging to the Citrullus genus (Citrullus lanatus 'Jubilee'), Jubilee is a variety of Watermelon. This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Jubilee normally grows to a max height of 1.46 feet (45.0 cm metric).

Jubilee Watermelon needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow Watermelon 'Jubilee'

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Keep in mind when planting that Jubilee is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Jubilee are Zone 4 and Zone 9. A soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal for Jubilee as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Jubilee from seed

Sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 8.12 feet (2.50 metres). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Jubilee

As Jubilee is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Jubilee