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Blacktail Mountain Watermelon Seed

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Description

The top short-season watermelon. Deep scarlet-flesh is candy sweet, with a striking black/green rind. Volleyball-sized fruit stores up to 2 months at 40º. Disease-resistant. Performs well in both cool Northern gardens and in the heat of the South. Needs rich soil (amend with compost) and plenty of moisture. Ready for harvest when the tendril closest to the fruit is dry and brown. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

Days to germinate: 5-10 days
Days to maturity: 70
Start indoors 2-3 weeks before setting out. Sow ½” deep in sterile planting medium
Transplant spacing: 3’
Sow outdoors when temperatures reach 65º
Seed spacing: 3’
Seed depth: ½”
Produce size: 8-12 lbs. each, 8” diameter
Yield: 1-2 watermelons per plant
Mature plant height: 3-4’ vine
Suitable for container growing: No
Year of discovery: 1970s, by Glenn Drowns (Iowa)

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.