Watermelon - Giant Black Diamond

This variety produces melons that are consistently about 50 pounds! Black Diamond has dark green skin with bright red flesh and has very large leaves to help prevent sunburn on the fruit. About 15 seeds

When: Sowing directly outside 1 - 2 weeks after your last average frost date. It is not recommended to start inside due to the roots being sensitive to disturbance. If you have a very short growing season, start inside 2 - 4 weeks before last average frost date. Start in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground.

Sun: Full Sun

Depth: 1 inch

Spacing: 36 - 48 inches

Germination: 5 - 10 days

Size: Vining

Maturity: 60 - 90 days