Watermelons

Ali Baba Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This lovely Iraqi heirloom yields spectacular oblong fruits weighing 12-25 pounds. Shell-like, green rinds offer protection to the watermelon’s sweet, succulent, ruby red interior. Robust vines. A vigorous producer and an exceptionally delicious...

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 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10...

Charleston Grey Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

An All-America Selections winning heirloom! Charleston Grey bears hefty oblong watermelon weighing 20-35 pounds. Rind has a grayish-green skin; pink flesh is ultra-sweet and juicy with minimal fiber. A great choice for pickled rinds. Vigorous vines...

Clay County Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

From Clay County Alabama, this American heirloom is a southern gardener’s favorite. Large watermelon can reach 35 pounds. Orangey-yellow flesh is sweet and flavorful. Drought- and heat-tolerant. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10...

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. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10...

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 lengthy vines and large fruits, which reach up to 25...

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 on the vine for 3-4 weeks and stores well...

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: 80 days Direct sow ½-1” deep in full...

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, Florida Giant has a dark green rind and firm, delicious red flesh. 25 seeds...

Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This large, American heirloom has a dark green rind speckled with yellow dots. Originally released in 1926, Moon and Stars Red Watermelon was lost for several decades before being rediscovered in 1981. Round fruits are intensely sweet...

Orangeglo Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

A pest- and disease-resistant heirloom with firm yellow-orange flesh and sweet summertime flavor. Oblong melons are marked with green stripes and flourish on vigorous vines. Orangeglo matures to 15-25 pounds. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10...

Organic Chris Cross Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This heirloom watermelon originated in Montrose, Iowa, in 1950 when Chris Christensen crossed the Hawksbury and Dixie Queen watermelons. Well-suited for cooler climates, the Chris Cross watermelon grows to 15 to 20 lbs. This melon has dark green stripes...

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 variety’s lengthy vines and large fruits, which reach up to 25...

Organic Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This large, American heirloom has a dark green rind speckled with yellow dots. Originally released in 1926, Moon and Stars Red Watermelon was lost for several decades before being rediscovered in 1981. Round fruits are intensely sweet.   15...

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 deliciously sweet and firm. Produces oblong fruits of 25 to 35 lbs...