4" Jade Star Watermelon Plant

This warm-season favourite produces juicy, refreshing fruit and is a fun and rewarding addition to home vegetable gardens, raised beds and larger containers.

Watermelons thrive in warm, sunny conditions and plenty of growing space, making them ideal for gardeners looking to grow something special at home. With consistent watering, fertile soil and plenty of summer warmth, Jade Star can reward you with delicious homegrown fruit.

Why You'll Like It

Sweet summer fruit — Enjoy juicy, refreshing watermelon harvested fresh from your own garden.

Warm-season favourite — Perfect for gardeners who want to grow a delicious summer crop from a young plant.

Easy garden start — Starting with an established plant gives your watermelon a convenient head start on the growing season.

Great for sunny spaces — Watermelons thrive in warm, sunny locations with plenty of room to grow.

Fun to grow — Watching the vines develop and fruit mature makes watermelon a rewarding crop for home gardeners.

Perfect for summer harvests — Nothing beats enjoying sweet, homegrown watermelon on a warm summer day.

Plant Details

Fruit Colour: Green Rind
Pot Size: 4"
Plant Type: Fruit Vegetable
Crop Type: Watermelon
Growth Habit: Trailing Vine
Season: Summer
Fragrance: No
Hardiness: Warm-season annual

Growing Information

Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Water: Water consistently and deeply, especially while fruit is developing
Planting: Plant outdoors once the soil has warmed and all risk of frost has passed
Spacing: Allow plenty of room for vines to spread, or provide suitable support where appropriate

Great For

Vegetable Gardens • Raised Beds • Large Containers • Kitchen Gardens • Edible Gardens • Summer Harvests • Homegrown Produce

Grow a little summer sunshine in your own garden with the sweet, refreshing fruit of Jade Star Watermelon.

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Citrullus lanatus 'Jade Star'

AKA

Jade Star Watermelon

Light

Full Sun

Water

Moderate to High; keep soil consistently moist during flowering and fruit development

Care Level

Low to Moderate

Optimal Temperature

21–32°C

Frost Tolerant

No

Mature Height

8–12 in. tall (20–30 cm)

Mature Spread

6–10 ft. spreading (1.8–3 m)

Deer Resistant

No

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

No