Vegetable Seeds-Florida Giant Watermelon -20 Heirloom Seeds! Giant Fruits!
Florida Giant Watermelon60-90 DaysHeirloom 1940's A giant melon that's firm, red, juicy and so sweet! Melons are long and oval with deep green rind and can grow long and up to 50 pounds! The rind is perfectly thin but very strong making it a good option if you need to get it to the market. Thrives in warm climates. The perfect choice for the home gardener and market grower. A good producer. Resistant to fusarium wilt, anthracnose and sunburn. The yellow belly is where it lies on the ground. Garden tips: For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, start seeds in a warm, well-lighted indoor area 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Before transplanting to the garden, acclimate plants to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered area outside for a week. Fun Facts: 1. Egypt recorded the first watermelon harvest occurred around 5,000 years ago2. Watermelon's scientific name is Citrullus lanatus of the botanical family Curcurbitaceae3. This scientific name is derived from both Greek and Latin roots4. Citrullus comes from a Greek word “citrus” which is a reference to the fruit lanatus is Latin, and has the meaning of being wooly, referring to the small hairs on the stems and leaves of the plant5. The first cookbook published in the U.S. in 1776 contained a recipe for watermelon rind pickles6. A watermelon contains approimately 93% water We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! ABOUT US• Owned, Operated and Ships from US• Heirloom Seeds• Non-GMO • All Natural Open Pollinated Seeds Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only.All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. Note: Seeds ship by first class letter or package depending on size -Thanks!
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Brand | Serendipity Seeds |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Common Name | Watermelon |
| Color | Red |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Moderate |
Florida Giant Watermelon60-90 DaysHeirloom 1940's A giant melon that's firm, red, juicy and so sweet! Melons are long and oval with deep green rind and can grow long and up to 50 pounds! The rind is perfectly thin but very strong making it a good option if you need to get it to the market. Thrives in warm climates. The perfect choice for the home gardener and market grower. A good producer. Resistant to fusarium wilt, anthracnose and sunburn. The yellow belly is where it lies on the ground. Garden tips: For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, start seeds in a warm, well-lighted indoor area 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Before transplanting to the garden, acclimate plants to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered area outside for a week. Fun Facts: 1. Egypt recorded the first watermelon harvest occurred around 5,000 years ago2. Watermelon's scientific name is Citrullus lanatus of the botanical family Curcurbitaceae3. This scientific name is derived from both Greek and Latin roots4. Citrullus comes from a Greek word “citrus” which is a reference to the fruit lanatus is Latin, and has the meaning of being wooly, referring to the small hairs on the stems and leaves of the plant5. The first cookbook published in the U.S. in 1776 contained a recipe for watermelon rind pickles6. A watermelon contains approimately 93% water We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! ABOUT US• Owned, Operated and Ships from US• Heirloom Seeds• Non-GMO • All Natural Open Pollinated Seeds Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only.All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. Note: Seeds ship by first class letter or package depending on size -Thanks!