Leelanau Sweetglo Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus 'Leelanau Sweetglo Watermelon'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size5 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Leelanau Sweetglo Watermelon' (Citrullus lanatus 'Leelanau Sweetglo Watermelon') is a vegetable for food gardens and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy soil. The vines spread about 59 to 122 inches, so give them room to roam. Flowers open from early to late summer and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Black Beauty Tomato tomato, Pesto Perpetuo basil, and Moss Curled parsley.