Watermelon Seeds - Florida Giant HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Price	Savings
Packet	$2.75
1 Ounce Package	$8.95
1/4 Pound Package	$19.95	44%
1 Pound Sack	$39.95	72%
5 Pound Sack	$149.95 ($29.99/Lb.)	79%
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Green with Pink Flesh; Up to 50 Pounds
90 Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Availability & Turnaround Time

All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.

Category	Shipping Period
All Seeds:
Zones 2 – 10	Year-Round
Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First):
Zones 8 – 10	Early-Mid March
Zones 7	Mid-Late March
Zones 6	Late March - Early April
Zones 5	Early-Mid April
Zones 2 – 4	Late April - Early May
Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First):*
Zones 2-4	Mid September
Zones 5	Mid-Late September
Zones 6	Late September
Zones 7	Late September - Early October
Zones 8-10	Early October

We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Watermelons - Plant Florida Giant Watermelon Seeds

Don't let the name fool you – the Florida Giant Watermelon WILL grow outside of the sunshine state! An abundant producer of generally round watermelons in the 50-pound range. Sweet and juicy red flesh make this watermelon an excellent choice for your garden. Introduced by famed Florida watermelon pioneer Melville Dillon in the 1940's.

A perfect crop for summer, Watermelons take their time to mature, but don't rush them--its all that time in the sun that makes them so sweet and delicious!

Fast Facts

Name:	Florida Giant Watermelon
Botanical Name:	Citrullus lanatus "Florida Giant"
Type:	Heirloom
Size at Maturity:	25+ Pounds
Days to Maturity:	90 Days
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Time:	Warm Season
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow
Planting Depth:	1"
Plant Spacing:	36"
Seeds per Pound:	NA
Hardiness Zones:	All
Ships:	Year-round

Planting Instructions

How to Grow Watermelon from Seeds
If you live in a climate with a short growing season, consider starting your watermelon seeds indoors.
Watermelons thrive in full sun. Be sure you plant after the last frost date! Not surprisingly, watermelons love water, and rich, well-composted soil. Work the soil well and ensure it has good drainage before planting your seeds.
Plant your watermelon seeds in hills or rows. Only 3 or 4 seeds should be planted per hill, and the hills should be 8 to 10 (about 7-9 meters) feet apart. One week following germination, thin all but the strongest seedling or two from each hill. When planting in rows, plant seeds 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15cm) apart, and later thin them to about a foot (36cm) apart. If you are planting a bush variety watermelon, your final spacing can be cut in half if you are tight for space.
It is advised to use a nitrogen fertilizer on your watermelon plants until flowers form. Then, switch to a high phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Keep your watermelon patch free of weeds so that the watermelons do not have to compete with the weeds for moisture. Provide lots of water!
If you are trying to grow extra big watermelons, you can cover the vines with garden soil. This aids secondary root growth where the leaf stems and vine meet. This could potentially add pounds to your produce!
Be sure to remember how many days it will take your variety of watermelon to reach maturity. Most people tap their watermelons and listen for a dull thump to know when the fruit is ripe. Other maturation signs include the ceasing of growth, the yellowing of the underside and the drying of the stem near the fruit’s base.