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Citrullus lanatus 'Stone Mountain'
Botanical Name
Citrullus lanatus 'Stone Mountain'
Common Name
Watermelon
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Garden(s):
It has been our experience that Citrullus lanatus 'Stone Mountain' performs very well in our area in a warm season planting. As with most watermelons, it grows well in rich, well drained soils, including in sandy soils.
Melons ranged in size from giant to medium sized fruits. The fruit has a light green outer rind, that is thick when it is ripe. The inner portion of the rind is white and soft and may also be eaten. The fruit is sweet, but has a softer texture than other watermelons.
Citrullus lanatus 'Stone Mountain' was created in 1923 and was a popular commercial watermelon in the South in the 1930's and 1940's.
Gardens
Bethea's Garden Warm Season Annuals 2024
Research
USDA Zone
2-11
Leaves
Deciduous
Stems
Herbaceous
Longevity
Annual
Genus
Citrullus
Specific Epithet
lanatus
Cultivar Name
Stone Mountain
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
MOBOT
SESE
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Citrullus lanatus 'Stone Mountain' fruit
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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