This Japanese icebox watermelon is the perfect size to fit in a fridge and has been a specialty for long time in Japan. It has firm dark red flesh and green skin with dark green stripes.

Details:

• Non GMO
• Annual
• Hybrid
• Heat tolerant
• Seeded

• Vining
• Suitable for growing in garden plots
• Mature fruit weighs 5-6 lbs

Field Notes:

Growing Tips

• Prepare fertile, well-drained soil.
• Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soil temperatures below 50°F can slow growth.
• Consider using black plastic and fabric row covers to speed soil warming.
• Sandy or light-textured soils that warm quickly in spring are best.
• Sow 3 seeds per hill and space hills 3' apart.

Harvesting

• Harvest when fruit area touching ground turns yellow or when the tendril closest to the stem turns brown or dried. 
• A mature watermelon will have a dull "plunk" sound when thumped. In the case of watermelon, basically 1 vine 1 melon (It doesn't mean 6 vines 6 fruits)

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