Watermelons

Black Diamond Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Black Diamond Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Named for its black-green, bruise-resistant rind, this heirloom watermelon averages weights of 35 to 50 lbs. Fruits have bright, cherry-red flesh, and require long, warm growing seasons to fully mature. 25...

Congo Watermelon

Congo Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) This 1950 AAS winner yields super-sweet, giant fruits weighing up to 50+ pounds. Congo needs a good deal of space to stretch its long vines and thrives in warm summer temps with soil that drains extremely well...

Crimson Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Crimson Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Nothing says ‘summertime’ quite like slicing into the emerald-striped rind and ruby-red flesh of a Crimson Sweet! Make sure to provide ample growing space for this popular variety’s...

Desert King Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Desert King Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) A favorite for gardeners in hot, dry climates! Desert King is a drought- and sunburn-resistant heirloom producing juicy, 20-pound fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a bright, light green skin. Ripe fruit holds...

Dixie Queen Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Dixie Queen Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Beloved for its sweet pink firm flesh and green striped rind, Dixie Queen yields a fast-maturing crop of hefty, oblong fruits weighing 20-30 pounds. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10 days Maturity:...

Florida Giant Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Florida Giant Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Developed by Florida seed expert Melville Dillon in the 1940s, this massive melon can reach weights of over 50 lbs. One of the most popular large watermelons, the Florida giant has a dark green rind and firm,...

Golden Midget Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Golden Midget Watermelon  (Citrullus lanatus) This adorable yellow melon is perfect for short growing seasons and small gardens. Produces 3-pound, serving-sized fruits with salmon-colored flesh and large black seeds. Rind turns yellow when ripe...

Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) This large, American heirloom melon has a dark green rind speckled with yellow dots. Originally released in 1926, this melon was lost for several decades before being rediscovered in 1981. Fruits are...

Organic Chris Cross Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Organic Chris Cross Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) This heirloom watermelon originated in Montrose, Iowa in 1950 when Chris Christensen crossed the Hawksbury and Dixie Queen melons. Well-suited for cooler climates, the Criss Cross watermelon grows to 15...

Organic Crimson Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Organic Crimson Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Nothing says ‘summertime’ quite like slicing into the emerald-striped rind and ruby-red flesh of a Crimson Sweet! Make sure to provide ample growing space for this popular...

Organic Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Organic Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) This large, American heirloom melon has a dark green rind speckled with yellow dots. Originally released in 1926, this melon was lost for several decades before being rediscovered in 1981. Fruits...

Organic Moon and Stars Yellow Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Organic Moon and Stars Yellow Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Named for its beautiful yellow flecked rind, the Moon and Stars Yellow Watermelon was introduced by the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in 1987. Produces fruits with yellow flesh and white...

Organic Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Organic Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) The yellow-fleshed variety of the Mountain Sweet Watermelon has been popular among growers in the Northeast since the 1800s. Outer rind is dark green with light green stripes. Flesh is...

Organic Sugar Baby Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Organic Sugar Baby Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) One of the most popular icebox watermelons, the Sugar Baby variety saves space and has super sweet, dark red flesh. Rind turns from striped to solid, dark green when ripe. Fruits are small, round, and...

Petite Yellow Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Petite Yellow Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) This round, medium sized watermelon is perfect for shorter growing seasons and small gardens. An icebox variety that won’t take up too much fridge space, Petite Yellow has aromatic yellow flesh with a...