Afghan-melon

Citrullus lanatus

Citrullus

Cucurbitaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 2–11

🐾 Pet-Safe

Afghan-melon (watermelon) thrives in full sun with warm temperatures and consistent moisture, making it ideal for summer gardens. Plant in well-draining, fertile soil and give vines plenty of space to spread — at least 3 feet between plants. Feed with a balanced fertilizer and monitor for pests like aphids and cucumber beetles for best fruit production.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply At The Base, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

50° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 72″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alabama

Albania

Andaman Is.

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Arkansas

Ascension

Assam

Austria

Azores

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Benin

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil South

Brazil West-Central

Burkina

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Safety & Use

🍳 Culinary

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 2, 2019 by Alain Lagrave (cc-by-sa)

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