Organic GIANT Garden Leader Monster Watermelon Seeds (10)
Set the bar high by growing the gigantic Garden Leader Monster watermelon. For best results, plant in full sun when the soil is warm, keep moist, and fertilize regularly. The area needs to be free of obstacles for the best root development. Plants form long vines that produce two fruits averaging 20-30 pounds each. These monster melons produce oblong striped fruit with a sweet red flesh for unsurpassed eating.
Flavor: Sweet and tender
Preparation Ideas: Scoop out the center and use as the bowl for a fruit salad
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 6-8 Days
Days to Maturity: 85-90 Days
Growth Type: Vine
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: 6'/8'
Instructions: Sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. Choose an area with full sun after any chance of frost has passed. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
Suggestions: Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation, and full sun. Ready to harvest when the skin on the underside turns yellow and a thump with your knuckles produces a hollow sound.