Description
20 Seeds per pack
(Citrullus lanatus) 95 days. Jubilee Open Pollinated Watermelon weigh in at 25 to 35 lbs and have a tough rind for shipping. Jubilee watermelon have red flesh and good disease resistance.
Planting Instructions for Jubilee Watermelon Seeds
Jubilee Watermelon are heat loving plants that prefer well drained loose soil and an even amount of water. Plant heirloom watermelon in rows or hills but make sure the soil is well warmed. In cooler climates, you can start watermelon seeds indoors 2-4 wks. before last frost to extend the growing season. Plant seeds ½ – 1″ deep. Plant seeds or set out heirloom watermelon transplants in full sun. For rows plant 6-12″ apart, in rows 6-10′ apart. For hills plant 4-6 seeds per hill, in 1′ diameter hills, with hills 6-10′ apart. Germination should occur in 3-10 days in soil 70-85°F. In hills thin to 2 plants per hill. In rows thin plants to or set out transplants 24-36″ apart. Harvest watermelon when fruit sounds hollow when thumped, when surface color turns dull, or underside turns yellow.
FAQ:
How long does it take for Jubilee Watermelons to mature?
Jubilee Watermelons mature in approximately 95 days.
What are the characteristics of Jubilee Watermelons?
Jubilee Watermelons weigh 25-35 lbs, have red flesh, a tough rind suitable for shipping, and good disease resistance.
What are the planting instructions for Jubilee Watermelon seeds?
Plant seeds ½–1″ deep in well-warmed, loose, and well-drained soil. For rows, space plants 6-12″ apart, with rows 6-10′ apart. For hills, plant 4-6 seeds per hill in 1′ diameter hills spaced 6-10′ apart, thinning to 2 plants per hill.
How can I extend the growing season for Jubilee Watermelons in cooler climates?
Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant seedlings to the garden when the soil is sufficiently warm.
How do I know when Jubilee Watermelons are ready to harvest?
Harvest when the fruit sounds hollow when thumped, the surface color turns dull, or the underside of the melon turns yellow.
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