Wilson’s Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

These stunning round watermelons, adorned with mottled skin, are the perfect addition to your summer garden! With firm, ruby-red flesh that slices effortlessly, each bite delivers a burst of sweetness and delight. Recently reintroduced by the Sand Hill Preservation Center, this heirloom carries a legacy of quality and flavor. Expect 10-to-20-pound fruits at maturity.

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Maturity: 80 days
• Direct sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested.
• Sow seeds 6” apart. Space plants 18” apart in rows 6-8’ apart.