Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Layer 7 · Climbers
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Warm-season trailing annual plant with tendrils and large fruit with succulent flesh. Works well as a temporary ground cover in summer, shading the soil and reducing evaporation. Requires intense sun exposure and constant heat to fruit properly.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees watermelon grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Prostrate herbaceous up to 0.4 m
Mature diameter: 3 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March
April — Planting
May — Planting
June
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The fruit is highly hydrating and diuretic, consumed fresh as a food rich in lycopene and vitamins.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.