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Blacktail Mountain Watermelon
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Packet - 15 to 20 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity75 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 - 36 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Blacktail Mountain Watermelon
‘Blacktail Mountain’ is an heirloom watermelon prized for its adaptability to both short seasons and warm, humid climates. Round fruits develop greenish-black rinds surrounding juicy, deep red flesh with a sugar-sweet flavor.
Sow ‘Blacktail Mountain’ directly in the garden about ½ to 1 inch deep, space plants 18 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. For best sowing, orient each seed with the pointed end facing down. This cold-tolerant variety can perform even where summer nights become quite cool.
Ready to harvest in about 75 days, pick fruits once they are fully mature and have developed their characteristic dark rind and sweet interior.
Juicy, sweet, and adaptable, ‘Blacktail Mountain’ is excellent for fresh eating.
- Days to Maturity: 75
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ - 1 Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Weight: 10 - 14 Lbs
- Fruit Size: 9 Inches
Catalog Page: 65
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ - 1 Inch
Plant height
Vines 6–12 ft.
Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ - 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Blacktail Mountain Watermelon$4.50 · Packet - 15 to 20 Seeds
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Fast germination times, even down here in this Georgia heat and humidity! There are melons on all six vines that bloomed. Just waiting for them to mature. I keep them well watered.
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I ordered 2 packs of seeds and had a total of exactly 30 seeds,27 out of the 30 germinated and are growing right now in SE Ga.That's a pretty good ratio, hence quality seeds.If all goes well I will have plenty of seeds for next year.Thanks seeds n such for fast shipping and for selling quality products.