Watermelon 'Kleckley's Sweet'

Citrullus lanatus

How to grow Watermelon 'Kleckley's Sweet'

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Keep in mind when planting that Kleckley's Sweet is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.5 and 7.5 as Kleckley's Sweet likes to be in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Kleckley's Sweet from seed

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 8.12 feet (2.50 metres). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Kleckley's Sweet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Kleckley's Sweet is a tender plant.

Harvesting Kleckley's Sweet