Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a popular, warm-season fruit known for its juicy, sweet flesh and refreshing taste. The watermelon has become a staple in gardens and farms worldwide. With proper care, these sprawling vines produce large, delicious fruits in a variety of colors and sizes. These delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-grow fruits that thrive in warm climates. Their sprawling vines require space, but with proper care, they yield sweet, hydrating fruits perfect for summer.Genus: CitrullusSpecies: LanatusPlant Height/Width: Low growing but need lots of space think 20 sq feet.Exposure: Full SunDifficulty: Easy

Watermelon is an excellent dessert fruit and the fruit juice makes an excellent refreshing and cooling beverage after adding a pinch of salt and black pepper. Watermelon is a trailing annual vine with tendrils. The plant requires 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to produce fully formed melons. Although watermelon is a fruit, in cultivation practices it is treated as a vegetable.