This is a very popular small and sweet watermelon. Each melon averages about 6 pounds. The dark red flesh has a remarkably sweet flavor and excellent texture. This variety is also heat resistant, making it ideal for desert gardens. It only weighs about six pounds and is a classic “ice box” watermelon.

Packet size = 2 grams

WATERMELONS

WHEN TO PLANT: Spring planting, soil must be 80 degrees for seed to germinate.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 2 feet apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 6 feet apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 2 feet apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: light, fertile soil, rich in compost

NOTE: Melons may be planted in hills; 6 seeds to a hill 3 feet apart.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Melons do very well in summer heat but requires heavy watering. Plant melons

March 1 through July 1.