{"product_id":"seed-savers-blacktail-mountain-organic-watermelon-seeds","title":"Seed Savers Blacktail Mountain Organic Watermelon","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGorgeous green-black round fruits weigh 6-12 pounds. Deep scarlet flesh is super sweet, juicy, and crunchy. Perfect for short season areas; also does well in hot humid climates. Bred by Seed Savers Exchange member Glenn Drowns in the 1970s when he lived in northern Idaho, where summer nights average 43°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e65-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRound fruits grow to 6-12 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeep scarlet flesh, dark green-black rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuper sweet, juicy, and crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for short season areas; also does well in hot humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNothing compares to the experience of eating fresh watermelon slices on a warm summer day. Watermelon flesh can also be used for cold soups with citrus or in salads with arugula and feta cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo make a refreshing watermelon granita, or frozen ice, blend 4 cups of watermelon flesh that has been cubed and seeded with 1\/4 cup of sugar and juice from half of a lime. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 1-3 hours. You can then scrape the ice with a fork and serve with mint or basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome people pickle the rinds of watermelons with cider vinegar and pickling spices or with a combination of sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. These pickles are a great addition to appetizer trays at parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2c4712\" style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds outdoors in 12\" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Seed: 1\/2\" Deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin: To 3-4 Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet comes with 25 seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44759814504671,"sku":"0967A-P25","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/0967A-blacktail-mountain-watermelon-organic.jpg?v=1706043682","url":"https:\/\/cuppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-blacktail-mountain-organic-watermelon-seeds","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}