Watermelon (Black Diamond)
Brand: Livingston Seed Company
Purchased from: Meijer ($1.19)
Type: Annual
Planting Depth: 1/2" in Hills
Thin to: 6'-8'
Sun/Shade: Sun
Days to Germination: 7-14 Days
Maturity: 90 Days
Direct Sow: After Danger of Frost
Start Indoors: 4 Weeks Before Last Frost
What would a summer be without watermelon? Black Diamond is sweet and juicy, averaging 35-40lbs. The rind is nearly black, which makes it bruise resistant. Watermelon contains cancer-fighting antioxidants. How can you resist growing one? Garden Tip: Harvest watermelon when the bottom of the melon is yellow and when the little "curlicue" of the stem dries up.
Seriously? Could I possibly grow a 35-40 pound watermelon? Sweet!
