This variety of watermelon is typically a heavy watermelon, sometimes reaching up to 50 pounds! The melons are round with dark green rinds and pink flesh. The rinds are often speckled with orange and yellow specks that resemble stars. This variety is usually very sweet!
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Plant in full sun with well draining soil.
- Water moderately, but be careful as melons are susceptible to cracking once ripe.
- Check frequently for ripeness once the melon reaches about the size of a soccer ball.
- Plant is ready to harvest 75-80 days after planting.
- Seeds can be saved from the melon when cutting a ripe melon open to eat.
Image credit: “moon n stars watermelon” by dusty_pen is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.