Clay County Yellow (Citrullus lanatus) An heirloom dating back to the early 1900's from Clay County, Alabama. We grew these again in 2025 under unprecedented drought-like conditions. The plants produced very good yields with fruits sizing and exceeding our expectations from the 2023 trial. Large watermelons can reach up to 35 pounds. Golden coloured flesh is very sweet and flavourful. A Drought and heat-tolerant variety finishing in under 90 days.
85-90 days
20 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Seed indoors 1/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 feet apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees C. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mound.
