Early Moonbeam Yellow
Citrullus lanatus
HOW TO GROW WATERMELON
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed every 18” when soil is 70˚F. Store at 45˚F. Optimal temperature for plant growth is between 80-95˚F with nighttime temperatures above 70˚F. Water transplants more early on, sparingly as plants mature. Mulch to prevent weed competition. One beehive is suggested per acre for seedless varieties. The most commonly used signs of fruit maturity is to check if the tendril bearing the fruit has dried and withered or if the ground spot has turned a warm yellowish cream color. A number of seed growers give watermelon seed a 1 to 2 day fermentation period which helps free the seed from all endocarp material. Soil pH 6.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 625–875 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚F
Days to Germ. 3-8
Plant Spacing 2-3’
Row Spacing 6’
Days To Maturity 76–80
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 625–875 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚F
Days to Germ. 3-8
Plant Spacing 2-3’
Row Spacing 6’
Days To Maturity 76–80
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 30 Seeds$4.10
- 300 Seeds$24.00
Sweet and juicy yellow fruit, light green rind with thin dark green stripes. Short vines make this a good selection for small gardens. Fruit is 5–8 lbs. Early yellow watermelon for cooler climates. Open pollinated selection from Yellow Doll, one of breeder Alan Kapuler’s hybrid successes. Brix reading of 11 at Washi...
Sweet and juicy yellow fruit, light green rind with thin dark green stripes. Short vines make this a good selection for small gardens. Fruit is 5–8 lbs. Early yellow watermelon for cooler climates. Open pollinated selection from Yellow Doll, one of breeder Alan Kapuler’s hybrid successes. Brix reading of 11 at Washington State University trials. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Yellow, Shape: Round, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
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Strong Roots
Certified Organic by CCOF
Seed grower since 2004
Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.
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