Description
Plant Type: Vegetable
Flavor: Sweet and juicy fresh
Preparation Ideas: Eat fresh or make small watermelmon balls to use in fruit salad.
Days to Germination: 5 to 7 days
Days to Maturity: 75 to 80 days
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1″)
Instructions: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
Suggestions: Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation, and full sun. They’re ready to harvest when the skin on the underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.
Product Weight: 3 grams