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Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

A trailing vine cultivated for its large, sweet, water-rich fruit.

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Temperature

20-35°C (absolute 15-40°C)

Rainfall

500-700mm (absolute 400-1800mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

6-7 (absolute 5.5-7.5)

Soil types

Deep, well-drained sandy loam soils.