Watermelons

Watermelons

Cream of Saskatchewan Watermelon



·        A variety from Russia. Belonging to the Citrullus genus (Citrullus lanatus 'Cream of Saskatchewan').

·        80-85 days.

·        A very nice 8-10 pound ice-box style Melon.

·        The watermelons are very sweet and crisp and flavorful. The light yellow flesh melts in your mouth, with a slight citrus taste.

·        Plant does well in the New England region.

·        An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate.

·        Cream of Saskatchewan normally grows to a max height of 17.55".

·        Aim to sow 0.39" deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 97.50".

·        Keep in mind when planting that Cream of Saskatchewan is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

·        Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.

·        A soil PH of between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal for Cream of Saskatchewan as it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.

·        An easy watermelon to grow.

Orange Flesh Tendersweet Watermelon

              

·        Excellent, deep orange flesh. 

·        Fruit is very sweet and crisp; flavor lives up to its name. 

·        Delicious tasting.

·        Planting: Sow 12 inches apart in rows 6 feet apart. 

·        Ripe when the light patch on the underside has changed to pale yellow and the tendril immediately opposite the stem from the fruit has withered.

             Katanya Watermelon

 

·        Dark green fruit have beautiful rosy red-colored flesh that is extra flavorful, crisp and sweet. 

·        This is an icebox type melon with small to medium-sized fruit that are produced in abundance on healthy vines.

·        Sow in rows 6 feet apart. 

·        Soil should be rich and well-amended with compost or manure. 

·        Ripe when the light patch on the underside has changed to pale yellow and the tendril immediately opposite the stem from the fruit has withered.

Moon & Stars Watermelon

                                                                          

·       Moon & Stars watermelon is oblong in shape with a dark green rind speckled with one or several large yellow "moons" and dozens to hundreds of smaller yellow "stars".

·        Even the leaves of this heirloom watermelon variety are speckled. The flesh of the melon comes in red, yellow, and orange variants, and all are incredibly sweet as compared to modern melons.

·        Plant in spring after all chance of frost is gone or plant inside under lights 6-8 weeks prior to last frost date.

·      Watermelons love enriched soil so dig in 1 cup of compost for each seed hole.

·        Hill up soil slightly to aid in drainage.

·        Plant 3 per hill and space hills 3 feet apart.

·        Water frequently until sprouting occurs.

·        Once melons begin to develop, make sure that watering is consistent.

·        If heavy rains are predicted, temporarily cover watermelon plants with a plastic tarp.

·        Too much rain will cause the melons to be mushy in texture and tasteless.

·        Place a nest of straw or a tile underneath each watermelon as it develops to prevent rot.

·        Harvest watermelons when fully ripe.

·        The easiest way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by the sound it makes when rapped gently with your knuckles. If it is ripe, it will produce a muted thud. If unripe, it will give off a ringing sound.

·        Watermelons do not store well, so eat as fresh as possible.