Watermelon 'Ice Cream'

Citrullus lanatus

How to grow Watermelon 'Ice Cream'

  • Full Sun

Keep in mind when planting that Ice Cream is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ice Cream requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ice Cream from seed

Look to ensure a distance 8.12 feet (2.50 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Ice Cream

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ice Cream is a tender plant.

Harvesting Ice Cream

Watermelon Ice Cream Etymology

Named for its unusually high sweetness.

Other Names for Watermelon 'Ice Cream'

Black Seeded Ice Cream

Footnotes

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