vegetable variety in zone 6b
Moon and Stars watermelon in zone 6b
Moon and Stars · Citrullus lanatus
- Zone
- 6b -5°F to 0°F
- Growing season
- 190 days
- Days to harvest
- 75 to 100
The verdict
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About Moon and Stars
Sweet, classic flavor; dark green rind speckled with yellow stars and a moon, deep red flesh. Heritage Amish variety, ornamental and edible.
Critical timing for zone 6b
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Common challenges in zone 6b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ Stink bugs
Modified care for zone 6b
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Moon and Stars in adjacent zones
Other watermelon varieties for zone 6b
- Charleston Gray
Sweet, tender, large oblong gray-green fruit (25-35 lb); the classic Southern watermelon. Fresh slicing, picni…
- Crimson Sweet
Very sweet, deep red flesh, the standard backyard watermelon flavor; oval green-striped fruit (15-25 lb). Fres…
- Sugar Baby
Sweet, classic watermelon flavor; small round dark-green icebox melon (8-10 lb). Fresh out of hand, fruit sala…
- Yellow Doll
Sweet, mild, golden-yellow flesh in a small round green melon; novelty home-garden choice. Fresh, fruit salads…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Moon and Stars watermelon grow in zone 6b?
Yes. Moon and Stars is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 8b, which includes zone 6b.
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