| Name: Rare Chinese Watermelon Seeds - Sweet Fruit Bonsai Plants, for Home Gardening
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| Quantity: 50pcs, 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs |
| Days to Germination: 7-14 days |
| Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, soil temp 70-90°F (21-32°C), 1 inch deep |
| Light Preference: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) |
| Plant Height: 12-24 inches (vining, spreads 6-10 ft) |
| Plant Spacing: 3-5 ft between plants, 6-8 ft between rows |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3-11 (annual in cooler zones) |
| Harvest: 70-90 days after sowing (when tendrils near fruit turn brown) |
| Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy loam, pH 6.0-6.8, rich in organic matter |
| Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, juices, ornamental bonsai (miniature varieties) |
| Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Soak seeds 2-4 hrs before planting (optional).
- 2. Sow 1" deep, keep moist.
- 3. Thin seedlings to strongest per spot.
- 4. Mulch to retain moisture.
- 5. Water deeply 1-2x/week, avoid wetting leaves.
- 6. Fertilize with balanced feed at flowering.
- 7. Support vines if space-limited (trellis for bonsai types).
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