Moon & Stars Yellow Fleshed Watermelon, Organic, Heirloom

The Yellow-Fleshed Moon & Stars was introduced by Southern Exposure in 1987. It is an heirloom often grown in Georgia in the early 1900's. We started carrying this from Seedsavers Exchange as we carry their entire line and enjoyed planting it our first year with great results. The fruits range from 15-25 pounds. The flesh is a yellow orange color and it was the traditional moon and stars spotted rind while it has white seeds. We carry it from seed labels where we can find it available inlcuding Southern Exposure Seed Exchange when they offer it in retail packets for us. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Oval fruits grow to 24 inches long and 16 pounds
• Yellow flesh and white seeds
• Foliage and fruits are spotted with yellow
• Some disease and drought tolerance
• 95 days
• 25 seeds 

This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils.

Plant 1/2" deep

Hill 6-8 seeds together

Thin to 3-4 plants

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