Moon and Stars Red Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This large, American heirloom has a dark green rind speckled with yellow dots. Originally released in 1926, Moon and Stars Red Watermelon was lost for several decades before being rediscovered in 1981. Round fruits are intensely sweet.

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Maturity: 80-85 days
• Direct sow -1 deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested.
• Sow seeds 6 apart. Space plants 18 apart in rows 6-8 apart.