Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Great Lakes)
Class: Watermelon
Variety Name: Century Star F1
Genus: Citrullus
Species: lanatus
Year: 2022
Common Name: Watermelon
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Chia Tai Co. Ltd.
Close Market Comparison: Harvest Moon, Chubbiness
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
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
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 2-3
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 2 feet allowing for 9-11 vine length
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 75
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 65
Plant Spread: 9-11 feet
JUDGE'S 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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