Crimson Sweet is one of the most popular watermelons for home growers. The green-striped fruits weigh 10 to 25 pounds - the perfect size for a small family. The bright red flesh is sweet and juicy. The round fruits have light and dark green stripes. Disease resistant. This famous American heirloom was introduced by Charles V. Hall of Kansas State University in 1963.
HomeWatermelon Seeds
Pick watermelon when the tendril close to the fruit turns brown. The shell will become a duller color, and it may have a pale spot where it touches the ground.
Sowing Watermelon Seeds
Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1/2" deep. Space 2' apart in rows.
Or sow in hills spaced 4-6' apart. Thin to 3 plants per hill. Full sun.
Watermelon 'Georgia Rattlesnake'
(90 days)
25 seeds $3.00
Georgia Rattlesnake has oblong fruits that weigh an average of 30 pounds. They have a beautiful rind with wavy, dark and light green stripes. The rosy-red flesh is sweet and crisp. This wonderful American heirloom has been popular since the 1830's. We enjoyed growing and eating it. My favorite thing about Georgia Rattlesnake watermelon is the oblong shape, which makes is easy to slice.
Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet'
(85 days)
40 seeds $3.00
Royal Golden is a gorgeous watermelon that turns golden-yellow when ripe, making it easy to pick at the peak of perfection. The pinkish-red flesh is wonderfully sweet with a nice texture. Weighs 8-25 pounds.
American heirloom, 1930's.
Watermelon 'Royal Golden'
(83 days)
25 seeds $3.00
Watermelon 'Black Diamond'
(90 days)
30 seeds $3.00
Black Diamond watermelon produces huge fruits with a dark green rind that is hard enough for shipping. The bright red flesh is firm, juicy and flavorful. This famous heirloom is perfect for a family party. Weighs 30 to 50 pounds.
American heirloom. Developed in the 1940's by Melville Dillon of Florida.
Watermelon 'Janosik' is a rare variety with a dark green rind and bright yellow flesh. The flavor is sweet and refreshing. The crisp flesh is nicely grainy (not smooth or mealy). The oblong fruits weigh about 10 pounds.
Open-pollinated. From Poland.
Watermelon 'Janosik'
(80 days)
25 seeds $3.00
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Blacktail Mountain is a small, round watermelon with a black-green rind. The deep red flesh is sweet and juicy. It's a good variety for short season areas and small families. Bred in Idaho by Glenn Drowns in the 1970's.
Open-pollinated.
Watermelon 'Blacktail Mountain'
(75 days)
20 seeds $3.00
