Watermelon Seeds - Black Diamond

BOTANICAL NAME

Citrullus lanatus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Vining

COLOR

• Red

Black Diamond is one of the truly great watermelon varieties for both home gardeners and market growers. The rind of the fruit is a striated green, and the flesh is a delicious red. Black diamond routinely produces watermelons in the 50 pound range, but some can grow as large as 75 pounds! We highly recommend Black Diamond to rookie and veteran gardeners alike.

• Striated Green Rind and Juicy, Flavorful Red Flesh
• Abundant Producer; Tough Skin with Large Leaves That Help to Prevent Sunburn
• Prefers Full Sun Exposure and Warm Weather

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

• High

PLANT SPACING

• 36 to 48 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual