Blacktail Mountain Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) - A very sugary sweet, juicy heirloom watermelon that is perfect for northern latitudes due to its ability to flower early through early cooler summer nights. A solid producer of 8” fruits averaging 4-5 lbs with dark shiny green rinds.
20 seeds per packet
70-75 days to maturity
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.
