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Watermelon Golden Crown
Watermelon Golden Crown

Watermelon Golden Crown F1

1991 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

Golden Crown is aptly named since the rind color is a golden yellow when mature. This cultivar produces oval icebox size melons weighing about six to eight pounds. Golden Crown is early to mature, about 60 days from transplanting, which is an advantage to northern gardeners.

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Categories: 1991, Edibles/Vegetables, National, Watermelon
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class:Watermelon
Variety Name: Golden Crown
Year: 1991
Common Name: Watermelon
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Known-You Seed Co.

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Vining
Fruit Color (Harvest): Golden yellow rind
Fruit Shape: Oval
Fruit Weight: 6-8 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet with excellent texture and quality

IN THE GARDEN

Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 75
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 60
Plant Spread: 6-9 feet
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Powdery mildew, anthracnose

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