Watermelon 'Georgia Rattlesnake'

Citrullus lanatus

How to grow Watermelon 'Georgia Rattlesnake'

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Keep in mind when planting that Georgia Rattlesnake 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 Georgia Rattlesnake as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Georgia Rattlesnake from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 8.12 feet (2.50 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Georgia Rattlesnake

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

Harvesting Georgia Rattlesnake