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Watermelon, Golden Honey Organic Seeds

Citrullus lanatus
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Golden Honey Organic Watermelon Seeds produce a unique, golden-fleshed melon bursting with sweetness and rich flavour.

Beautiful dark green rind with irregular stripes. The fruit grows 25 x 30 cm (10 x 12") in diameter and around 9-14 kg (20-30 lbs)!  It has a sweet sugary crisp taste with bright golden-yellow flesh.  Compact but vigorous productive vines. 

  • SKU: 143641
  • Common Name: Watermelon
  • Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
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Safe for bees
Safe
for Bees
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
5 - 7 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Moist 5 cm (2 in.) per week
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
85 - 88 days
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  • Plant Type: Fruit
  • Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
  • Seed Type: Heirloom
  • Fill Weight (grams): 1.1 g
  • Approximate Seed Count: 8-10
  • Characteristics: Attracts bees
  • Planting Method: Direct Sow
  • Water Needs: Moist 5 cm (2 in.) per week
  • Landscape Use: Edible Garden
  • Tolerance: Heat
  • Preparation Ideas: Eat fresh or make small watermelmon balls to use in fruit salad.
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How To Grow

Watermelon seeds can be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be above 18°C (65°F) . Plant 2-3 seeds in mounds 60-90 cm (24-36 in.) apart. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 2.5 cm (1 in.) of soil. After planting, water the seeds with a gentle mist or shower. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. For an earlier crop, watermelon seeds can be started indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist while they establish themselves in their new environment.

  • Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1in.)
  • Seed Spacing: Sow 2-3 watermelon seeds per hill, keeping rows approximately 1.5-1.8 m (5-6') apart.
  • Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36 in.)
  • Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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Growing Suggestions:
  • Mulch watermelon plants to help retain moisture, regulate temperature, control weeds, and keep fruit clean.
  • Use a row cover during the first few weeks of seedling growth to protect plants from insect pests. Remove covers when you see both male and female flowers on the vine, as pollinators will need to access the flowers.
  • Water at the vine’s base in the morning, and try to avoid wetting the leaves and avoid overhead watering as this can encourge disease. Reduce watering once fruit are growing. Dry weather produces the sweetest watermelon.
  • Vines produce male and female flowers separately on the same plant. Usually, male flowers start to emerge several weeks before the female ones. If the male flowers fall off, there is no need to worry as it's normal. The female flowers, which have a swollen bulb at the base, will remain on the vine and produce fruit. Consider growing bright-colored flowers nearby to attract pollinators.
  • As the fruit is ripening, prevent rotting by gently lifting it and putting cardboard or straw between the fruit and the soil.
  • Watermelons generally ripen over a two-week period and do not continue to ripen after they are picked. Fruit is ready to harvest when a) The watermelon is ripe when there is little contrast between the stripes. b) An immature watermelon will have a white bottom; a ripe melon will have a cream- or yellow-colored bottom. c) Check the tendril. If it’s green, wait. If it’s half-dead, the watermelon is nearly ripe or ripe. If the tendril is fully dead, it’s ripe or overripe. Stems should be cut with a sharp knife.

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Overall rating: 4.428571 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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The quality is always good

"The quality is always good from McKenzie seeds. The germination rate on melons, I find is always a little lower than a lot of other seeds, so I always plant all of them to ensure I get enough growing."

— Jaci S. (4/5)

Small but mighty

"I had a bit of an issue getting started this year because the frosts took a lot of my seedlings. However I was able to get a few plants going and they grew awesome. I ended up with two small watermelons and they were delicious! I will try growing these again for sure!"

— Jaquelyn D. (5/5)

Watermelon, Golden Honey Organic Seeds

"Watermelon, Golden Honey Organic Seeds has already germinated. I'm looking forward to transplant them in the garden soon when the weather permits."

— Marie B. (5/5)

Only half sprouted.

"Only half seeds worked, But what did looks good."

— ashley d. (3/5)

So far so good.

"So far so good."

— Sheldon W. (4/5)

Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to

"Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to eat it!"

— Natalie A. (5/5)

Great purchase

"The seeds are good and already germinated and seedlings are growing."

— Lamyae D. (5/5)

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