Watermelons

75 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Blacktail Mountain Watermelon. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 6 to 10 lb watermelons with dark green skin. This high-quality watermelon has scarlet red flesh that is very sweet, crunchy, and juicy. This watermelon will ripen even in cooler areas where nighttime temperatures are in the 40s. Excellent storage variety, stores for up to 2 months. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. A variety developed by Glenn Drowns of Sand Hill Preservation Center in Calamus, Iowa. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635752. A variety from the USA.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Jubilee Improved Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 40 lb long light green skin watermelon with dark green stripes. The red flesh is very sweet. Grows well in warm temperatures. Perfect for a backyard garden. This is an improved version of the Jubilee Watermelon. Also known as Jubilee II Watermelon. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601662. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Jubilee Watermelon. The plant produces high yields of 35 lb oblong watermelons with light green skin and dark green stripes. It has very sweet, bright red flesh. It is one of the most popular watermelons in the United States. It thrives in heat and humidity and adapts well to various climates. Perfect for a backyard home garden. A good shipper variety. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety was developed by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in 1963. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 42803. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

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.