Also known as Watermelon · 2 gardener saves
Citrullus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Citrullus, the genus most gardeners know as watermelon. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Citrullus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Citrullus questions
How many types of Citrullus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Citrullus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
When does Citrullus bloom?
Most Citrullus varieties bloom in mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Citrullus should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Citrullus in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
