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Black Crown Watermelon Seeds

Black Crown watermelons are an exceptional late-season open-pollinated variety favored by both home and market growers. Featuring a tough, bruise-resistant dark blue-green rind, these melons boast bright red flesh with a delightful flavor that's both sweet and firm. With an average size of 14" across and a weight of 40 pounds, they are a popular choice for shipping, particularly in Southern regions. Ready for harvest in approximately 85 days.

Black Crown heirloom melons are cherished classics and represent the quintessential watermelon experience. Excelling particularly well in Southern climates, these watermelons hold a special place in the heart of Luling, Texas, where they take center stage at the annual "Watermelon Thump" festival. This renowned event celebrates the local watermelon industry, with Black Crown watermelons often stealing the spotlight. In fact, this variety, cultivated by Texans Allen and Shane Watts, set a record at the 2005 Watermelon Thump, weighing in at an impressive 81 pounds and claiming victory in the contest.

• FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus

Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Red

Why Choose Black Crown Watermelon Seeds?

    🍉Black Crown watermelons boast a thin skin that's so delicate, you can peel it by hand without needing a fruit knife. Plus, they're low in seeds, offering a nostalgic taste reminiscent of childhood watermelons. Even the skin itself carries a sweet flavor. Enjoy the rich aroma of these melons, transporting you back to the days of childhood summers.

✔️Packed with essential nutrients like unsaturated fatty acids, high-quality protein, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.

✔️Helps prevent excessive plasma cholesterol and arteriosclerosis.

✔️The abundance of potassium supports heart health and helps prevent high blood pressure.

✔️Acts as a natural diuretic, promoting the removal of excess water from the body, while also providing relief from summer heat and internal heat. Additionally, it can offer some assistance with sore throat and mouth ulcers.

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• HOW TO GROW

Sowing: In cooler climates, start Black Crown watermelon seeds indoors a month before transplanting. Plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep, maintaining soil temperature at 80-85°F. Thin to the strongest seedling and transplant after the last frost. In warmer climates, direct sow when soil reaches 75°F, planting six seeds per hill and thinning to the strongest two or three. Ensure full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.

Growing: Apply mulch to control weeds and protect melons once vines develop. Keep soil moist until fruit begins to grow, then water only if soil dries out completely. Monitor for pests.

Harvesting: Test for ripeness by knocking on the watermelon for a dull thump and checking the underside for a rich yellow color. Watermelons typically keep for several weeks in a cool place.

Seed Saving: Harvest seeds when the melon is ripe, wash to remove residue, dry for a week, and store in a cool place for up to four years.

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