Watermelon 'Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain)'

Citrullus lanatus

How to grow Watermelon 'Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain)'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain) 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. A soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal for Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain) as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain) 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 Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain)

As Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain) is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Moon and Stars (Van Doren strain)