Watermelons

100 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Citron Red Watermelon. The plant produces high yields of small dark green watermelons. This is not your typical watermelon. It has white flesh with red seeds. The flesh is tasteless and is used to make preserves and sweetmeats, and is also added to fruitcakes, cookies, and puddings. It got its name from the unique appearance of its white flesh with bright red seeds. The best ones can be stored for up to a year. Drought Tolerant. A variety that was widely grown in the 1930s and 1940s. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635670. A variety from the USA.

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Crimson Sweet Yellow Watermelon. This early plant produces good yields of 10 lb light green watermelons with dark green stripes. The bright yellow flesh is highly prized, with a sweet flavor often described as honeyed or apricot-like. Perfect addition to any gourmet fruit salad. Also known as Yellow Crimson Watermelon. Suitable for market growers and home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Desert King Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of watermelons. It has deep yellow flesh that is very delicious. It is one of the best drought tolerant watermelon varieties on the market. They hold on the vine a month or so after ripening and will not sunburn. Every watermelon lover should try this variety. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635691. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Golden Honey Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 20 to 30 lb watermelons with dark green rinds and light green stripes. The beautiful, bright yellow flesh is very sweet and delicious. Perfect addition to any gourmet fruit salad. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 629108. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Golden Midget Watermelon. This early maturing plant produces good yields of small 3 lb golden yellow watermelon with salmon pink flesh. It is very sweet and flavorful. It is a cross between a New Hampshire Midget Watermelon and the Pumpkin Rind Watermelon. The watermelon turns golden yellow when fully ripe. Perfect for picnics. This is a very early producing variety that was introduced in 1959 by plant breeders Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger at the University of New Hampshire. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635598. A variety from the USA.

2013 All-America Selections Winner! 90 days. Citrullus lanatus. (F1) Harvest Moon Watermelon. The plant produces high yields of 18 to 20 lb, elongated, round watermelons with dark green rinds freckled with bright yellow splotches, similar to the Moon and Stars Watermelons. It has many advantages: it is seedless, ripens earlier, yields higher, has shorter vines, and tastes better! It has crisp, pinkish-red flesh. It is the first-ever hybrid triploid seedless watermelon to ever win the All-America Selection Award. This is perfect for picnics. To produce seedless watermelons, a pollinator is required. We suggest growing Sugar Baby watermelons alongside Harvest Moon as a pollinator. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of large 20 to 35 lb dark green watermelons with light green markings. The dark yellow flesh is very sweet. The family will love this variety. Try growing yellow, red, pink, red, and white watermelons for a colorful gourmet fruit salad. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

92 days. Citrullus lanatus. (F1) Orange Crisp Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 14 to 18 lb watermelons with light green rind and contrasting dark green stripes. The plant produces round to oval watermelons. It has very sweet and firm, vibrant orange flesh. This is perfect for making a gourmet fruit salad. To produce seedless watermelons, a pollinator is required. We suggest growing Sugar Baby watermelons alongside Orange Crisp as a pollinator. It is an excellent shipping variety with a good shelf life. Good shipper as it holds up well for long-distance shipping. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Good foliage protection from the sun and resistance to sunburn. It is also resistant to a hollow heart. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets! An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW, WMV.

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. Sweet Siberian Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of oblong 8 to 10 lb light green skin watermelons. The watermelon’s apricot orange colored flesh is very sweet and juicy. Perfect for making a colorful fruit salad. This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety introduced by Peter Henderson and Company in 1898 from seeds obtained from Russia. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635683. A variety from Russia.

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Tendergold Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 30 lb watermelons with dark green rind and lighter stripes.. This is one of the best yellow flesh watermelons on the market. It has solid flesh that is very crisp, very sweet, and very flavorful. The yellow flesh turns more orange as it ripens, and the taste improves with time. Keeps well and will last 7 to 20 days longer after ripening. Grow pink, red, white, and yellow watermelons to make a great tasting salad. An excellent choice for home gardeners and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 220685. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

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.

68 days. Citrullus lanatus. (F1) Yellow Baby Doll Watermelon. This early-maturing, semi-compact plant produces good yields of 7 lb icebox watermelons. It has very sweet, bright yellow flesh. The family will love this variety. This icebox watermelon is perfect for refrigerators. It is one of the earliest yellow varieties on the market. Also known as Yellow Doll Watermelon, Baby Doll Watermelon, and Yellow Petite Watermelon. Suitable for small gardens. Try growing yellow, red, pink, and white watermelons for a beautiful gourmet fruit salad. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

1100 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Yellow Gem Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 20 to 22 lb round watermelons with dark black rind. It has very delicious lemon-yellow flesh and is very sweet with a Brix of 13. This is perfect for picnics and fruit salads. To produce seedless watermelons, a pollinator is required. We suggest growing Sugar Baby watermelons alongside Willhite's Yellow Gem as a pollinator. Heat Tolerant. Perfect for hot summer days. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Yellow Petite Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 5 to 7 lb round icebox watermelons with light green rind and narrow dark green stripes. It is a popular heirloom icebox-type watermelon variety known for its small, compact fruits, early maturity, and sweet yellow flesh. It has very sweet and delicious, bright yellow flesh. This icebox watermelon is perfect for refrigerators. Great for fruit salads and picnics. Suitable for small gardens. Good foliage protection from the sun and resistance to sunburn. Also known as Petite Yellow Watermelon. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. An heirloom variety from the USA.