This melon originated in Charleston, South Carolina, around 1954. It has bright red flesh, a sweet, crisp interior, an oblong shape, and a green-gray outer rind.
Crimson Sweet was developed at Kansas State University in 1963. This variety is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt. The Crimson Sweet rind pattern has classic green skin with light green stripes.
These small watermelons are sometimes called icebox watermelons because they can easily fit into the refrigerator and are about the same size as a small ball. It has a solid green, dark green rind, and dense red flesh.
This watermelon is perfect for short-season growers in cooler climates, although it can still handle heat and humidity. It is also ideal for first-time gardeners as it is easy to grow, small, fast maturing, and highly productive. It has a dark green rind and crimson flesh.
This family heirloom originated from Montrose, Iowa, and is a cross between Hawksbury and Dixie Queen. It produces round, 15-20 pound pale green fruits with jagged dark-green strips and contains red flesh. Moderately sweet.
As its name would suggest, this variety is known for its delicious sweet flavor! Productive plants bear many medium-round, striped fruits with high sugar content.
This is a traditional Russian watermelon and produces round 10-12 inch fruits with a very dark green rind and sweet, deep red flesh.
Using a clean towel or rag, apply a small amount to all metal surfaces of your newly sharpened tools, ensuring it gets in all the crevices. You can use regular coconut oil or cooking spray if you have those on hand.
Another hybrid seedless watermelon that weighs about 4 pounds each. This watermelon has a refreshing flavor and is the perfect size for a quick snack. Vigorous plants produce about six fruits per plant.
Using a clean towel or rag, apply a small amount to all metal surfaces of your newly sharpened tools, ensuring it gets in all the crevices. You can use regular coconut oil or cooking spray if you have those on hand.
This variety produces small, compact, handheld-sized fruits with a dark green-black outer rind and bright red flesh. The small oval fruits are irresistibly sweet and juicy.