From ancient wild watermelons in the African desert to today’s new selections, watermelons have come a long way! Cal Sweet Bush is another example of how ongoing breeding efforts result in a new and better product. This is a true short internode (the sections between the stem joints) watermelon. These watermelons have compact, bushy vines that grow only 14-18” long and still provide enough foliage cover to protect the fruits. Each plant yields 2-3 fruits weighing 10 -12 pounds. Like all AAS Winners, this newbie delivers exceptional taste and texture. Cal Sweet Bush is a great watermelon choice for gardeners with limited space or those wanting a container melon. Cal Sweet Bush will produce at least one fruit per vine if grown in a container.
Compact determinate 14-inch vines produce 2-3 dark green striped rind fruit with bright deep red flesh. Start seeds indoors six weeks before anticipated planting date. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in pots with drainage holes and filled with sterilized potting soil or se. Set seedlings in a sunny spot after they germinate and keep the seedlings watered. Transplant after soil reaches warm enough temperature. Cal Sweet is easy to grow in pots as they set at least one fruit per vine in containers. Red flesh is crisp and sweet, pick when the tendril is brown for best flavor.
- “A really unique true dwarf plant”
- “Good harvest of very sweet watermelons”
- “Very delicious”
- “Great flavor, compact vines, and high yields”
- “Unique plant habit. Nice rind demarcation”
- “Super impressive habit for limited space”
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