If you're looking for a watermelon variety that thrives in cooler climates, Blacktail Mountain Watermelon seeds are your perfect match. Plants are very productive, covered with 6-12 lb (2.5-5 kg) fruits . The pink flesh is sweet and very juicy, making it a refreshing treat. The rind turns dark green, almost black when the fruit is ripe, making it easy to tell when it's time to harvest. Don't miss out on the delicious taste of this watermelon variety. Packet contains ~ 20 seeds.
- ~70 days to maturity
- long vines reaching 6-12 feet (1.8-3.5 m) long
Watermelon - Blacktail Mountain Seeds
Start watermelon seeds indoors no earlier than 3-4 weeks prior to your last frost date. Watermelon plants do not like to become root bound so make sure not to start plants too early. Can also direct-seed after risk of frost has passed in areas with longer growing season.
Sow seeds ~1 inch (2.5 cm) deep and cover. Keep moist until germination in ~5-10 days.
Transplant after risk of frost has passed in a sunny location with plants spaced 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) apart with 4-6 feet (120-180 cm) between rows.
Citrullus lanatus