'Yellow Buttercup' is a hybrid triploid watermelon variety celebrated for its vibrant yellow flesh and exceptional sweetness. Developed by Dr. Warren Barham and introduced in 1999, this seedless cultivar offers a delightful twist on traditional red-fleshed watermelons, making it a favorite among gardeners and consumers alike. Approximately 90 days
Citrullus lanatus ‘Yellow Buttercup’ (Yellow Buttercup Seedless Watermelon)
Citrullus lanatus 'Yellow Buttercup'
Yellow Buttercup Seedless Watermelon
'Yellow Buttercup' is a hybrid triploid watermelon variety celebrated for its vibrant yellow flesh and exceptional sweetness. Developed by Dr. Warren Barham and introduced in 1999, this seedless cultivar offers a delightful twist on traditional red-fleshed watermelons, making it a favorite among gardeners and consumers alike. Approximately 90 days
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1 ft |
| Spread | 10 ft |
| Spacing | 10 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Mass Planting |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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