These vines produce a small round watermelon (10lbs or so) with a light green and dark green rind and a yellow flesh. The yellow flesh is high in vitamins A and C, as well as beta carotene (the chemical found in carrots and pumpkins). The flesh tastes sweeter than a pink watermelon.
This is our personal favorite watermelon for both the excellent flavor and the ease of growing. These melons grow up a trellis beautifully. Try growing these vertically to save valuable garden space!
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Plant after all chance of frost has passed in an area that gets 6+ hours of sun each day
- Space 3-5 feet apart from other vines
- Each vine produces 1-3 small watermelons
- Approximately 85 days to harvest
- Seeds can be harvested when cutting the watermelon open to eat.
How do I know if my watermelon is ripe?
Watermelon won’t ripen off the vine so it’s important to know when your melon is ripe. The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is to look at the small tendril in the crotch of the stem connecting the melon to the main vine. The crotch of this stem should also have a small, oval shaped leaf called the spoon leaf. Once both the spoon leaf and the tendril are completely dried, the melon is ripe and ready to be picked. Keep in mind that the spoon leaf may dry up and fall off. If the tendril is completely dried and the spoon leaf is dried or not present, the melon is ready to be picked.
