Watermelon

Black Diamond Watermelon

Black Diamond Watermelons average 35 to 50 pounds but can get much larger!  The rind is tough and deep black in color while the flesh is bright red, sweet, crisp and juicy. Matures in 90 days.

Crimson Sweet Watermelon

Crimson Sweet Watermelons are a long-standing favorite summertime treat that are well known for their juicy, mouth-watering taste with its deliciously red fruit encased by a stunning green shell.  Crimson Sweet melons average 25 pounds and mature in 85 days.

Summer Flavor #710 Watermelon

Summer Flavor #710 is a Royal Sweet class watermelon.  It has a mid-green rind with narrow dark stripes surrounding bright red flesh.  These melons are blocky and oblong and can reach 30 pounds.  #710 has been a grower favorite for years.  The foliage is fair to good and the melons have less tendency for sun burn.  Resistant to Fusarium wilt and Anthracnose, race 1.

How to grow:  Plant in full sun.

Plant after danger of frost has passed.  Side-dress with nitrogen when vines begin to run.  Watermelons mature in 80-100 days from seed.  Young transplants are typically 14-21 days old.

Spacing:  Plant 48" apart in 8′ rows.

Height:  Grows 6" to 8" tall.

Outstanding features:  Tastes great!

Tips:   Plant two plants every 48" to ensure a successful crop.  Placing a straw matt under the watermelon will prevent the bottom of the watermelon from rotting as it continues to grow.  Fertilize well by side-dressing the rows with nitrogen when vines begin to run and keep the soil moist at all times.