Small Shining Light Watermelon
Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus 'Small Shining Light'
Plant type
vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 60"-120"
planting zones
- 1-12
Small Shining Light Watermelon plant details
Small Shining Light Watermelon is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green and red 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.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Small Shining Light Watermelon
- Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
- Plant family: cucurbitaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 60 IN - 120 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: compact, culinary, edible, heirloom
GROWING CONDITIONS for Small Shining Light Watermelon
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Mysterious and delicious! An heirloom Russian 'ice-box' watermelon with a deep, purplish-green rind & super sweet ruby-red flesh, you won't find this gem at the grocery store. Fruits are usually 10 lbs or more on robust vines & hold their flavor for about 2 weeks after harvest. 'Small Shining Light' is a short season melon, which grows very well for me in San Leandro, but may take longer than the typical 80 - 90 days to harvest in cooler parts of the Bay Area. Ripe when the stem browns, the skin toughens up & the pale spot underneath yellows. Will do best in rich soil (raised beds are perfect) in a warm location.
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
Gardening facts about Small Shining Light Watermelon plant
How to Grow Small Shining Light Watermelon
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Fruit
- red
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus 'Sweet Siberian'
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun
- regular
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