Add a touch of the extraordinary to your garden with Blue Watermelon Seeds, a rare and visually stunning variety that thrives in warm climates. Known for their vibrant rind color and sweet, refreshing flavor, these Non-GMO watermelon seeds are ideal for gardeners who want both visual appeal and delicious taste.
Perfect for backyard gardens, raised beds, or larger plots, this Blue Watermelon is a high-yielding, heat-tolerant plant that performs well throughout the summer growing season. A must-have for fruit lovers and gardening enthusiasts.
Features
- Unique Blue-Toned Variety: Striking fruit color for decorative and edible purposes.
- Non-GMO and Naturally Grown: Safe, untreated, and high-quality seeds.
- High Yield: Produces multiple sweet, juicy melons per vine.
- Ideal for Warm Climates: Thrives in sunny areas with well-drained soil.
- Fast-Growing and Productive: Reaches maturity in about 80–100 days.
- Perfect for Home Gardens: Easy to grow from seed with minimal care.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Common Name: Watermelon
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Growth Habit: Trailing vine with broad leaves
- Mature Height: Up to 2 feet (vines spread up to 10 feet)
- Fruit Size: Medium to large
- Fruit Color: Blue rind with sweet red flesh
- Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–6.8 (slightly acidic)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Watering Needs: Regular, consistent watering during growth
- 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: 80–100 days
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, untreated
- Plant Type: Annual fruit-bearing vine
- Special Traits: Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant once established, ornamental fruit appearance
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 6–8 hours to encourage faster germination.
- Sowing Depth: Plant 1 inch deep in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Keep 3–4 feet between plants and 5–6 feet between rows.
- Temperature: Maintain soil temperature above 70°F (21°C).
- Sunlight: Choose a sunny location with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily.
- Watering: Water deeply once or twice a week; avoid waterlogging.
- Harvesting: Harvest when the underside of the fruit turns creamy yellow and the tendril near the stem dries.