Watermelons

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Cobb Gem Watermelon. The plant produces heavy yields of huge watermelons weighing up to 150 pounds. It is a classic American heirloom watermelon prized by home gardeners for its massive size, productivity, and sweet flavor. 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. Reuben Kolb of Alabama developed it around 1885, and companies such as D.M. Ferry marketed it. It helped popularize giant watermelon growing and influenced later giant types. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 8709. An 1880s heirloom 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.

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.

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Greybelle Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of nearly 15 to 20 lb round watermelons. It has a grey green rind. The watermelons have dark red flesh and are very sweet and delicious. Resists sunburn. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Amish Heirloom Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 20 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 reddish pink flesh is very sweet and flavorful. An Amish 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.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Peacock Improved Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 lb watermelons that have dark green rind. Great shipper. It has very sweer orange red flesh. This heirloom variety is widely cultivated in California and the southwestern United States. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635619. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Striped Peacock WR-60 Watermelon. The plant produces high yields of small 20–25 lb oval watermelons with light green and dark stripes. This popular watermelon is prized for its sweetness, productivity, and reliability in warmer climates. The red flesh is very sweet, crisp, juicy, and flavorful. When the watermelon's underside turns yellow, it's time to harvest. It has a tough rind. Prefers sandy soil. This variety is well-suited for southern or southwestern U.S. regions with warm climates. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

75 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds. This early maturing plant produces good yields of small 8 to 10 lbs oval watermelons. The red flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Just the right size to fit in your refrigerator. It has a tough rind and resists cracking. This bush plant is suitable for small gardens. It grows well in the North, as it's one of the earliest watermelons available. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 706643. An 1859 heirloom 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.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Winter King & Queen Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of small, round, 7 to 10 lb, light green-skinned watermelons. It is a popular watermelon prized for its firm, very sweet, crisp, stringless texture, excellent flavor, and strong storage capabilities. This high-quality watermelon has light red flesh, is very sweet, very firm, and has excellent flavor. Also known as the Christmas Watermelon, as it can be stored into December. A great storage variety that remains solid and high quality for 2 to 3 months. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635606. An heirloom variety from the USA. 

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.

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.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Kleckley Sweet Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 40 lb oblong, glossy, dark green-skinned watermelon with dark green stripes. It is a popular watermelon prized for its oblong, dark green rind and thin skin, making it excellent for home gardens. The dark red flesh is very sweet. William Alexander Kleckley of Sumpter County, Georgia, developed this variety. It is a cross between the Boss Watermelon and the Arkansas Traveler Watermelon. An heirloom variety introduced in 1897 by W. Atlee Burpee. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635607. A variety from the USA. 

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.

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. A popular watermelon variety known for its compact size, early maturity, and unique golden-yellow rind when ripe. It is very sweet and flavorful. It is a cross between a New Hampshire Midget Watermelon and the Pumpkin Rind Watermelon. Perfect for picnics. This very early-producing variety 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. An heirloom variety from the USA.