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.