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Watermelon

As a vining plant, considerable room is required for development. With plenty of space, a row of watermelons will provide the family with a delicious vegetable from the middle of summer until autumn. The plant does best in a sandy loam soil and is a crop that does well on acidic land. Loose soil is beneficial as the roots may extend into the ground as far as the vines above the ground. 6-8 seeds are planted in hills 8' apart and later thinned to three plants to a hill. Plants should spread 8-10' around the hill. Four lbs. of seed are required to plant an acre. New varieties are constantly being developed, replacing the older, less desirable sorts.

Watermelon


Florida Giant Watermelon
Similar to Black Diamond. Citrullus lanatus. Plant produces beautiful 45 lb round deep green watermelons. This variety is one of the best round watermelons on the market. It has delicious bright red flesh. An excellent mid-season variety for home gardeners and market growers. Matures in 90 days.

PACKED FOR 2012

1/2 oz. packet - $2.59

Quantity:
$2.59


Congo Watermelon
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A commercial shipping variety. The strong rind is light green striped with dark green. A heavy yielding type that weighs 35-40 lbs. Medium red flesh of excellent quality. Matures in 95 days.

PACKED FOR 2012

1/2 oz. packet - $2.59
Quantity:
$2.59


Charleston Gray Watermelon
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Resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Anthracnose, this popular shipping variety is oblong in shape and has a tough rind that is light gray-green in color with fine veins in a darker green. Its bright red flesh is crisp and sweet. Matures in 85 days.

PACKED FOR 2012

1/2 oz. packet - $2.39


Quantity:
$2.39


Sugarbaby Watermelon
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An icebox type for shipping, market and home garden. The early round fruit is 8" in diameter and weighs 9 lbs. The smooth hard rind is dark green with darker stripes. Flesh is pinkish red with excellent flavor. Matures in 75 days.

PACKED FOR 2012

1/2 oz. packet - $2.79

Quantity:
$2.79


Crimson Sweet Watermelon
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Matures in 85 days

High on flavor, the fairly large fruit has distinct stripes of medium dark green on a base of bright green. Flesh is fine-textured, bright red and sweet, with small seeds. Bottom side of the fruit turns from white to cream as it matures. Resists fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

PACKED FOR 2012

1/2 oz. packet - $2.79

Quantity:
$2.79


Rare Seeds

Some of the seed varieties we sell have been treated, so please wash your hands after handling.

Check with your local county extension agent for suitable planting dates and other vital information.

Alphabetical index of growing information on specific vegetables at Texas A&M.

University of Illinois Extension Service's guide to growing, storing and preparing vegetables.

Ohio State University's Plant Facts web site has a searchable database containing over 20,000 pages of extension service fact sheets and bulletins.

Vegetable Growing Guides at Cornell University.

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