{"product_id":"watermelon-moon-and-stars-organic-seeds","title":"Watermelon Seeds - Moon \u0026 Stars (organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 days. Non-GMO Moon \u0026amp; Stars Watermelon Seeds, \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus var. “Moon \u0026amp; Stars”)\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the most unique heirloom watermelons you’ll ever grow. It grows to be a large dark oval, weighing in at about 25 lbs. Expect a deep dark green rind with glossy spots reminiscent of stars. Inside is a sweet pink flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMoon \u0026amp; Stars Organic Watermelon - Garden Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoon \u0026amp; Stars Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus var. “Moon \u0026amp; Stars”)\u003c\/i\u003e, will offer a glimpse into the ‘old world’ of watermelons before mass-agriculture refined them into the ultra-smooth uniform varieties we see today. A matured Moon \u0026amp; Stars will be round or oval, yet bumpy and spotted. Inside the flesh is sweet but not over powering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoon \u0026amp; Stars Watermelon is grown similarly to other watermelons. Put it in warm soil and let it grow in full sun. Grow outside in zones 3-9. Anywhere in zones colder than zone 3 will have to be grown in a greenhouse and given plenty of artificial light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the surface of this watermelon transitioning from shiny to dull and the bottom, where the fruit meets the grown, is yellow, it is time to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eCitrullus lanatus var. \u003c\/i\u003e“Moon \u0026amp; Stars”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Moon, \u0026amp; Stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, Moon, and Stars\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 200\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 100 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Smoothies, Juices, Eaten raw\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduced in 1926. Disease and Drought resistant.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/2 inch, cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e60 to 75 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5 to 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eCan be sown indoors 4-6 week before the last frost date or outdoors when night temperatures are above 60° F for two weeks. This will result in an Autumn crop. Plant 6-8 seeds ½ inch down and cover with ¼ inch of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e First, “harden off” your plant for up to 14 days before transplanting. Prep the bed, by turning the soil under 8 inches. Dig a whole big enough for the entire root structure. Loosen the dirt around the root structure, and place the plant in the whole covering the roots. Water thoroughly. Holes should be at least 12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eA rich fertile loam, well-drained and warm. Prefers a light acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003eTry all of the methods to check for ripeness. Give the thick rind a thump. A dull sound usually means it’s ready. Check the bottom. If it is a cream color rather than white, it may be ready. Scratch the rind. 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