WM16-10
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.