How to Care for Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)

Korean name: 수박

Watermelon is a fruit vegetable with broad leaves and vine-like stems, producing large spherical fruits typically containing red or pink flesh and black seeds. It grows well in hot summer climates needing plenty of sunlight and water. The vines spread along the ground and require ample space to cultivate.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: summer, fruit, vine, cultivation, edible
• Also known as: Watermelon

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a location with full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity is suitable.
• Temperature: 20~30°C
• Fertilizer: Use balanced NPK fertilizer during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Citrullus lanatus?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Citrullus lanatus?

It likes Place in a location with full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers fertile, well-drained soil..

Is Citrullus lanatus safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Citrullus lanatus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 20~30°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity is suitable.. Fertilise Use balanced NPK fertilizer during the growing season..