Watermelons, Drought Tolerant Watermelons

Citron Red Watermelon Seeds

WM16-10

100 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Citron Red Watermelon. The plant produces high yields of small dark green watermelons. This is not your typical watermelon. It has white flesh with red seeds. The flesh is tasteless and is used to make preserves and sweetmeats, and is also added to fruitcakes, cookies, and puddings. It got its name from the unique appearance of its white flesh with bright red seeds. The best ones can be stored for up to a year. Drought Tolerant. A variety that was widely grown in the 1930s and 1940s. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635670. A variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Desert King Watermelon Seeds

WM8-20

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Desert King Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of watermelons. It has deep yellow flesh that is very delicious. It is one of the best drought tolerant watermelon varieties on the market. They hold on the vine a month or so after ripening and will not sunburn. Every watermelon lover should try this variety. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635691. A variety from the USA.

$3.00 $2.50

Greybelle Watermelon Seeds

WM27-20

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Greybelle Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of nearly 15 to 20 lb round watermelons. It has a grey green rind. The watermelons have dark red flesh and are very sweet and delicious. Resists sunburn. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

$3.00 $2.50

Moon & Stars Cherokee Watermelon Seeds

WM14-10

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Moon & Stars Cherokee Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of deep green 25 lb to 45 lb elongated watermelons with yellow dots. Some dots are large and resemble moons, while others are small and resemble stars. The watermelons are 24" long. The leaves are also spotted. The bright pink flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 675114. An heirloom variety from the USA.

$4.00 $3.50

Pronto Watermelon Seeds

WM81-10

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. (F1) Pronto Watermelon. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of 20 to 24 lb oblong watermelons with a green striped rind. This popular watermelon is prized for its high yields of oblong fruits with a green-striped rind and very sweet red flesh. It has very sweet red flesh. Great for fruit salads and picnics. Excellent choice for dry land planting. A good choice when you want relatively early, good-sized, sweet striped watermelons that handle drier conditions better than many other varieties. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open-field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.

$4.00 $3.50