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Watermelon 'Sweet Siberian'
Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus 'Sweet Siberian'
Plant type
annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 6'-12'
planting zones
- 1-12
Watermelon 'Sweet Siberian' plant details
Watermelon 'Sweet Siberian' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Watermelon 'Sweet Siberian'
- Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: cucurbitaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: culinary, edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Watermelon 'Sweet Siberian'
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Brought to Canada by Russian immigrants, orange-fleshed ‘Sweet Siberian’ became very popular in Canada & is now big in Japan as well. While watermelon plants want heat & a lot of compost, at 80-90 days ‘Sweet Siberian’ is early enough to be grown in cool & temperate areas. Away from the Bay, give it your hottest spot. Near the Bay, you must raise the soil temperature (black plastic or tall raised beds/pots) & warm the air with a floating ground cover. A challenge, yes, but it can be done & your neighbors will be impressed. Expect 3-4 watermelons on each vine, yellow fleshed & 5-8 lbs., juicy & flavorful. Ready to harvest when the melon develops a creamy white spot where it touches the ground.
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How to Grow Watermelon 'Sweet Siberian'
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- regular
Sun Exposure
- sun
Features
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Fruit
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Color
- green
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