Heirloom Watermelons

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.

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.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Cherokee Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of deep green 25 lb to 45 lb elongated watermelons with yellow dots. Some dots are large and resemble moons, while others are small and resemble stars. The watermelons are 24" long. The leaves are also spotted. The bright pink flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 675114. 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. Moon & Stars Van Doren Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 15 to 25 lb watermelons with yellow dots. Some dots are large and resemble moons, while others are small and resemble stars. The leaves are also spotted. The pink flesh is very sweet and flavorful. An excellent choice for home gardens. This 1926 heirloom variety is from Merle Van Doren’s farm near Macon, Missouri, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 674463, A variety from the USA.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Yellow Flesh Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 lb watermelons. It is a striking heirloom watermelon with features of the classic Moon & Stars appearance, but with yellow flesh instead of the more common red. The watermelon is dark green, speckled with yellow moons and stars. The yellow flesh is very sweet and crisp. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635758. An heirloom variety from Georgia, USA.

Kleckley Sweet Watermelon is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

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.

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.