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Moon & Stars Watermelon Seeds
"Named for the moon and stars pattern of the skin"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 100 Days
Fruit Weight: 25 lb. - 30 lb.
Summary
Moon & Stars watermelon was introduced in 1926. These heirloom watermelons are fun and unusual looking with their moon and stars pattern, hence the name. Dark green skin is dotted with small bright yellow spots, or stars, and half-dollar sized yellow spots, or moons. Even the leaves have the same yellow markings. Watermelons will average 25 to 30 pounds. In addition to its moon and stars pattern, these watermelons have ultra-sweet and succulent red flesh.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Warm Season
- Plant Type: Long Vine
- Features: Heirloom
- Fruit Size: 25-30 lbs
- Days to Maturity: 100 Days
- Plant Spacing: 48”-72”
- Planting Depth: ½”
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10