Watermelons

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Black Diamond Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of large 40 to 75 lb watermelons. It has very flavorful, bright red flesh. Tough rind helps the fruit from bruising. The plant has large leaves, which help prevent sunburning of watermelons. An excellent mid-season variety. Good shipper variety. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635586. A variety from the USA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Tendersweet Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 35 to 40 lb watermelons. It has orange flesh is very sweet and delicious. The family will love this variety. 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.

Yellow Belly Black Diamond Watermelon is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.