Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own Black Watermelon from premium Non-GMO seeds. This unique variety produces large, round melons with a striking dark green to black rind and refreshingly sweet, juicy red flesh inside.
Perfect for home gardeners, urban planters, or anyone who loves cultivating fresh summer fruit, Black Watermelon Seeds thrive in warm, sunny environments and reward growers with heavy yields and delicious flavor.
A reliable performer in most climates, this variety adds both beauty and productivity to your garden.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Seeds: Naturally grown and untreated for optimal germination.
- Distinct Appearance: Dark black-green rind with bright red flesh inside.
- High Yield Variety: Produces multiple sweet, juicy melons per vine.
- Heat and Drought Tolerant: Perfect for warm, sunny regions.
- Fast-Growing: Reaches full maturity in 80–95 days.
- Home Garden Favorite: Ideal for raised beds, backyards, or larger plots.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Common Name: Watermelon
- Variety: Black Watermelon
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Plant Type: Annual fruit-bearing vine
- Growth Habit: Sprawling vine with broad leaves
- Mature Height: 1–2 feet (vines spread up to 10 feet)
- Fruit Size: Medium to large
- Fruit Color: Black-green rind, red interior
- Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–6.8 (slightly acidic)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to regular; avoid waterlogging
- Temperature Range: 70–95°F (21–35°C)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring through early summer
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Days to Harvest: 80–95 days
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, untreated seeds
- Plant Type: Annual warm-season vine
- Special Traits: Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, high sugar content
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 8–10 hours before planting.
- Sowing Depth: Plant 1 inch deep in warm, moist, well-drained soil.
- Spacing: 3–4 feet apart in rows spaced 6 feet apart.
- Temperature: Maintain soil temperature above 70°F (21°C) for germination.
- Light Requirements: Full sunlight for best fruit development.
- Watering: Water deeply once or twice per week; reduce watering before harvest.
- Harvesting: Harvest when the underside of the melon turns yellow and the tendril near the fruit stem dries out.
