Seed Savers Golden Midget Watermelon

$4.25

Out of stock

An outstanding little watermelon, with golden-yellow rind and salmon pink flesh. Pleasantly sweet, about 3 pounds in weight. Bred by Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger at UNH in 1959; a cross between New Hampshire Midget and Pumpkin Rind. Has a built-in ripeness indicator: fruits turn yellow when ready. Very early variety, ripening in just 70 days.

  • This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.
  • Salmon-pink flesh, golden yellow rind
  • Fruits turn yellow when ready to harvest
  • Good for short seasons

This variety works for:

  • Fresh eating

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.

  • Direct Seed: 1/2" Deep
  • Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
  • Thin: To 3-4 Plants
  • Light: Full Sun

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Seed Savers Golden Midget Watermelon

Seed Savers Golden Midget Watermelon

$4.25

$4.25