2022 AAS Edible-Vegetable Winner
Watermelon Century Star F1
Century Star is a new seedless watermelon similar to the popular heirloom variety, Moon and Stars. Century produces a good yield of 10 lb. fruits on long vines. Gardeners in the Great Lakes region will be rewarded with healthy plants, attractive spotted rind fruits, and a great-tasting, crisp, sweet internal flesh when they grow Century Star watermelon.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Citrullus
Species:
lanatus
Common Name:
Watermelon
Plant Habit:
Vining
Plant Spread:
9-11 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Dark green with yellow spots
Fruit Shape:
Round to high round
Fruit Weight:
9-14 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description:
Crisp red flesh, juicy and sweet
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Chia Tai Co. Ltd.
Close Market Comparison:
: Harvest Moon, Chubbiness
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2 feet allowing for 9-11 vine length
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
75
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
65
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
Judges Observations
- “I LOVED the texture of the flesh (nice and crispy)”
- “I really enjoy this watermelon.”
- “Set attractive fruit with spotted rind”
- “Healthy plants hold up well in the field.”
- “An outstanding waxy coating, which I consider to be a plus”
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