Ocelot watermelon
Citrullus lanatus 'Ocelot (F1)'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Prostrate
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ocelot' watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Ocelot') is a vegetable for the food garden, containers, and borders. 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 grow low along the ground and the fruit is ready in 82 days. Bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Citrine tomato, Persian basil, and Moss Curled parsley.