Citrullus lanatus - Watermelon

Description and Uses

Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) is a tropical plant from West Africa . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 1 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; {missing data} . The fruit is used as delicacy . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the plant's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The plant's wood is called inapplicable and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the plant's growing speed is {missing data}, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is slow. After 1 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Citrullus lanatus has a lifespan of 2 years.

Environmental limitations

The plant is 1 meters tall with a crown of 3 meters wide. The plant prefers a planting distance of 1 cm and a row distance of 1 cm. It is very slow growing and intolerant to shade. Citrullus lanatus has a {missing data} root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi ({missing data}). It is with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The plant's flower-morphology is androecious and is pollinated by bees. Citrullus lanatus is evergreen and a bit allelopathic and has no thorns.

Citrullus lanatus thrives in an altitude of 0 to 0 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 7°C; optimally between 22 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 0 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 0 - 0mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 0.0 - 0.0 in a soil texture of {missing data}. To salt it is {missing data} to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Citrullus lanatus is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 0 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:

• (1) Store harvested seeds dry at room temperature
• (2) Soak the seeds overnight in warm water before sowing.
• (3) press the seeds twice its size in the soil soil.