This variety produces large round watermelons weighing about thirty pounds. The skin is dark green and the flesh is red and sweet. The heavy vine growth and large leaves help prevent sunburn. 90 days.

Packet size: 3.5 grams

WATERMELONS

WHEN TO PLANT: Spring planting, soil must be 80 degrees for seed to germinate.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 2 feet apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 6 feet apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 2 feet apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: light, fertile soil, rich in compost

NOTE: Melons may be planted in hills; 6 seeds to a hill 3 feet apart.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Melons do very well in summer heat but requires heavy watering. Plant melons

March 1 through July 1.