Organic Blacktail Watermelon Seeds - Citrullus lanatus

Organic Non-GMO Open-Pollinated Blacktail Watermelon Considered to be the best tasting watermelon by some leading watermelon connoisseurs (we want that job!). Does great in the north but also can handle heat and drought.  This summer treat was developed by Glenn Drowns of Sand Hill Preservation Center in Iowa.  Thanks Glenn! The dark green rind houses juicy, sweet, red flesh.  Fruits are 6 - 12 pounds and will fit in your icebox. Rind is even edible and its delicious! Produces high yields of melons that keep well.  Great for summer refreshment, sliced, as agua fresca, in fruit salads and as sorbet. Organic Non-GMO Annual Sun: Full Indoors: 4 weeks before last frost Direct Sow: After last frost  Seed Count: 25 Days to Maturity: 70-75 Plant Size: 4'-6' vine Growing Tips: Plant in 12" mounds, space 2'-4' apart in all directions. Thin to healthiest. Heaver feeder. Use trellis if needed for support. Add mulch at base. Heat loving fruit! First flowers may not bear fr