Blue Rind
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
7-14 days
Depth
1-3 in
Spacing
8 ft
Row Spacing
8 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest
70-110 days
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Care instructions
New! First appeared in a field of Cobb Gem in the 1970's. This variety has reached 160 lbs! In our 2011 grow out the fruits varied a lot in size; the largest weighed "only" 37 lbs, but the vines showed amazing heat tolerance, yielding in harsh conditions where many others failed entirely. The rind is a deep blue-green with sometimes a hint of stripes. The fruits are nearly round, just slightly oblong. The flesh is a definite pink, very sweet and well-flavored. Another great choice for gardeners looking to grow a prize-winning watermelon!
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Sow the seed one-half inch deep outdoors after frost-season is over and soil is warm. Soil should be rich and well-amended with compost or manure. Sow the seed 12 inches apart, in rows 6 feet apart. They may be started indoors from seed no more than 2-3 weeks prior to setting-out date, and never let watermelon seedlings become root-bound in their pots. Watermelon is probably ripe when the light p... more »
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