WATERMELON
(Citrullus vulgaris) 25-35 seeds per packet. We're #1 in heirloom watermelons–check our selection! Thrives in summer heat. A long-standing crop in the South, where it was originally transported by slaves from Africa. Sow the seed one-half inch deep outdoors after frost-season is over and soil is warm. Soil should be rich and well-amended with compost or manure. Sow the seed 6 inches to one foot apart, in rows 6-8 feet apart. Or sow in hills 6-8 feet apart, 5 seeds per hill, and thin to the best three plants. Where summers are short or cool, try "icebox" (very small) types; or try any variety that comes from cooler, northerly climates. May be started indoors from seed no more than 2-3 weeks prior to setting-out date, and never let watermelon seedlings become root-bound in their pots. Watermelon is probably ripe when the light patch on the underside has changed to pale yellow, and the tendril immediately opposite the stem from the fruit has withered.
Attention, Watermelon Farmers:
Due to Watermelon Fruit Blotch, growers who want watermelon seed in quantities over 1 oz (per variety) must sign and return a waiver before shipment. For information call: 417-924-8917
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Ali Baba
100 days. Our favorite watermelon! We introduced this fine variety six years ago, after we were sent seed by Aziz Nail (a seed collector from France) who collected this fantastic variety in Iraq. It is now nearly impossible to get seeds from this ancient country so we are so happy to offer this rare genetic treasure! The 16-25 lb melons have hard gray-green rinds that makes them perfect for shipping and storage; the light color makes them resistant to sun burning. Plants are large, vigorous and give heavy yields of oblong fruit, and they do well in many conditions. The flavor is superb, being very sweet and luscious, and the texture is very crisp. This is a best seller and is a favorite of Dr. Amy Goldman featured in her book "Melons for the Passionate Grower". Ali Baba has received much acclaim from market growers and will forever win a spot in any melon lover's heart.
Item Code: WM152
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