Moon and Stars - Watermelon Seeds

SKU: ME104

Open-Pollinated

Heirloom

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Packet 30 seeds

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Moon and Stars watermelon wears a dark rind spattered with yellow “stars” and a single larger “moon”—a Missouri heirloom rediscovered in the 1980s. Inside is rosy red, juicy flesh with classic watermelon sweetness. Fruits are medium-large and vines vigorous. Watermelons provide lycopene and hydration; this one adds whimsy to the patch. Mulch to keep fruit clean and moisture steady, and harvest on the usual tendril/ground-spot cues. Save seed to keep the pattern going. If you garden for story as well as supper, Moon and Stars delivers both in one beautiful rind.

How to Grow

Direct seed 2 to 3 weeks after average last frost date and when daytime soil temperatures are near 70°f. Or, start watermelon seed indoors 3-4 weeks before your anticipated planting date. Set transplants in the garden 2 to 3 weeks after danger of frost has passed. Watermelon s
Eedlings are tender. Do not disturb roots when transplanting, and water thoroughly.
Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 70-90
°F
. Delay transplanting until your soil has thoroughly warmed up in the spring. Watermelons are a true warm season crop and can benefit from planting on black plastic and/or using row covers.

Growing Specs

Scientific name: citrullus lanatus
Days to maturity: 90
Seed depth: 1"
Days to sprout: 5-10
Plant spacing: 24-48"
Row spacing: 4-6'
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 6-12"
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: no

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