Giant Watermelons

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Carolina Cross Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of giant 200 to 250 lb watermelons. The red flesh is very crisp and flavorful. The rind is striped and resistant to bruising. It is one of the largest watermelons in the world. Impress your neighbors by growing a Giant Watermelon in your backyard. An excellent choice for home gardens. A heirloom variety from the USA.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Cobb Gem Watermelon. The plant produces heavy yields of huge watermelons as large as 150 pounds. It has very sweet and juicy red flesh. The rind is striped and resistant to bruising. Impress your neighbors by growing a Giant Watermelon in your backyard. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 8709. A 1880s heirloom variety from the USA.

75 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Dixie Queen Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 40 lb round watermelons with light green and dark green stripes. It has exceptionally sweet, crisp, bright red flesh. If you want an early harvest, try this variety. The Dixie Queen watermelon is a popular variety in the southern United States. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 612145. A 1930s variety from the USA.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Florida Giant Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of beautiful 45 lb round watermelons. This variety is one of the best round watermelons on the market. It has delicious, bright red flesh. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5281. An heirloom variety from the USA.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 40 lb watermelons. The watermelon is light green with darker stripes. The dark pink flesh is very sweet and crisp. One of the very best tasting watermelons ever. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635599. An heirloom variety from the USA.

105 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Red Flesh Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 40 lb deep green watermelon with yellow dots. Some dots are large and look like moons, and some dots are small and look like stars. The red flesh is very sweet and flavorful. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Orangeglo Watermelon. The plant produces heavy yields of large 25 to 30 lb watermelons. This is one of the best orange-flesh watermelons on the market. It has solid, deep orange flesh that is very crisp, very sweet, and very favorable. Vines are vigorous and produce heavy yields of watermelons with light-green and dark-green stripes. Try growing pink, red, white, and yellow watermelons to make a great-tasting watermelon salad. An excellent choice for home gardeners and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 220672. A 1960s heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Tendersweet Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 35 to 40 lb bright orange watermelons. It is a popular watermelon known for its vibrant orange flesh, exceptional sweetness, and large size. Its orange flesh is very sweet and delicious. The family will love this variety. Great for picnics and fruit salads. Also known as Tendersweet Orange Watermelon. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635625. A variety from the USA.

87 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Tom Watson Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 40 lb watermelons. It has a very tough rind that will resist bruising, making it a reliable shipper variety. This variety has very delicious, sweet, dark red flesh. The Tom Watson Watermelon Festival is held each year in August at Hickory Hill in Thomson, Georgia. It was named after Thomas E. Watson, a Georgian newspaper editor, attorney, politician, and U.S. Senator. Suitable for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 147133. A 1900 heirloom variety from Georgia, USA.