watermelon varieties you can  grow this season

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CHARLESTON GRAY

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.

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CRIMSON SWEET

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.

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SUGAR BABY

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.

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BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN

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.

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CHRIS CROSS

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.

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OH SO 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.

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SMALL SHINING LIGHT

This is a traditional Russian watermelon and produces round 10-12 inch fruits with a very dark green rind and sweet, deep red flesh.

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RED RUBY HYBRID

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.

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PICCOLO HYBRID

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.

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BIG TASTY HYBRID

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.

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LITTLE DARLING

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.

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