Experience the joy of homegrown sweetness with Golden Midget Watermelon Seeds for Planting. This early-producing, small-sized watermelon variety features a golden-yellow rind and juicy red flesh with exceptional flavor. Ideal for gardeners with limited space, the Golden Midget watermelon matures quickly and delivers delicious fruits perfect for summer snacking.
Compact and easy to grow, this heirloom variety is well-suited for containers, raised beds, or small garden plots. The fruits typically weigh between 3–5 pounds, making them a convenient and manageable size for families and small harvests.
Features
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Naturally cultivated, chemical-free seeds.
- Golden Rind, Red Flesh: Unique color contrast and rich sweetness.
- Compact Growth: Perfect for smaller gardens and raised beds.
- Fast Maturity: Ready to harvest in under 70 days.
- Heat-Loving Plant: Thrives in warm, sunny environments.
- Heirloom Variety: Traditional flavor with reliable performance.
Specifications
- Common Name: Watermelon
- Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Variety: Golden Midget
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Growth Habit: Compact, short vine
- Zones: USDA 4–10
- Season: Best planted in late spring or early summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam rich in compost
- Watering Needs: Consistent; avoid waterlogging
- Germination Time: 7–10 days at 75–90°F
- Days to Maturity: 65–70 days
- Fruit Appearance: Golden-yellow rind with deep red flesh
- Average Weight: 3–5 lbs per fruit
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, crisp, and refreshing
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated, untreated
- Temperature Tolerance: Heat-tolerant; protect from cold
- Pollination: Insect-pollinated
- Uses: Fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, desserts
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when soil temperature reaches at least 70°F.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep in mounds spaced 2–3 feet apart.
- Thin seedlings to the two strongest plants per mound.
- Water consistently, keeping soil moist but not soggy.
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest when the rind turns golden-yellow and the tendril near the fruit stem dries out.