Early Moonbeam Watermelon, Organic on Sale

Early Moonbeam Watermelon, Organic

Early Moonbeam Watermelon – 76 days. Sweet, crisp yellow icebox melon, 5-8 lbs. Thin, light green rind. Short vines make this a great melon for small gardens. Developed by Alan Kapuler. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic and Open-Pollinated
• 5-8 lbs
• Sweet flavor
• Space Spacing plant with short vines. 
• 76 days to maturity
• 2grams – 20-60 Seeds per packet

This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States.

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. 

• Plant 1/2″ deep
• Hill 6-8 seeds together
• Thin to 3-4 plants

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