Fruit That Looks Like A Watermelon

New Orchid's outstanding, sherbet-like taste makes it a real people pleaser. 7-9 lb., and oval-round. 1-2 fruits/plant. The skin has dark green, high-contrast stripes; similar to Sunshine in appearance.

Watermelons with good rind contrast. Keep temperature 80–90°F (27–32°C) until germination. Handle young plants carefully and never let the soil dry out. "Sudden wilt" is a complex disease and cold weather stress syndrome in late summer when plants...

Fruits are round to oval, 8" in diameter. 1-2 fruits/plant. Display a cut specimen for your customers' inspection. Flesh has beautiful pastel swirls of red and yellow. It is relatively early, has performed well in both cool and warm years, and has first-rate...

Bright stripe pattern on shell and dark pink flesh that is sweet and crisp with high sugar count. 2-4 fruits/plant. High-yielding plants. Small, 5 1/2" round, avg. Grow seedlings at 75°F (24°C).

"Sudden wilt" is a complex disease and cold weather stress syndrome in late summer when plants have a heavy set of ripening watermelons, can cause plants to wilt almost overnight. Plant 2 seeds per cell or pot, about ½–1" deep.

Even hardened watermelon seedlings are tender! Do not disturb roots when transplanting, and water thoroughly.Sow 1–2 weeks after last frost when soil is warm, above 70°F (21°C), 3 seeds every 18–36", ½–1" deep, thinning to 1 plant/spot.will make...

Striped melons grow to 17-19" long and 7" in diameter. Large, oblong 25-30 lb. Certified Organic Seed. Deliciously sweet, bright red flesh. Resistant to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

Tender and very sweet, the oblong striped fruits grow to 35 lb. This heirloom favorite features luscious, bright orange flesh.

You'll love the brilliant orange flesh. Mix in red for a bright and refreshing summer treat. It's sweet, crisp and seedless! The round fruits with dark green rinds make fun "living" fruit bowls.

The globe-shaped fruits average 15 lb. Even hardened watermelon seedlings are tender! Do not disturb roots when transplanting, and water thoroughly.Sow 1–2 weeks after last frost when soil is warm, above 70°F (21°C), 3 seeds every 18–36", ½–1"...

Grow on plastic mulch to control weeds, conserve soil moisture and protect fruit by keeping it off the ground. GARDEN HINTS: For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, start seeds in a warm, well-lighted indoor area 3 to 4 weeks before...

A delicious, sweet must for small, sunny gardens. After all danger of frost, sow 5 or 6 seeds in groups 6-8' apart . Each plant bears two 12 lb.

Watermelons with good rind contrast. Keep temperature 80–90°F (27–32°C) until germination. Handle young plants carefully and never let the soil dry out. "Sudden wilt" is a complex disease and cold weather stress syndrome in late summer when plants...

Reduce water and temperature for a week to harden seedlings. When the weather is frost-free, warm, and settled, transplant 2–3' apart in rows 6–8' apart, or thin to 1 plant/pot or cell with scissors and transplant 18" apart.

Plant with enclosed pollinator seed. At only 6-8 lb., this seedless watermelon is a nice size for a small family and a cinch to store in the refrigerator. The seedless fruit has a dark and light green striped outer skin and a bright red interior.

Melons are medium sized 25 lb. And slightly oblong. Even the foliage has yellow "stars". A spectacular watermelon, with fine flavor, introduced by the Henderson seed company in 1926.

Melons get 2' long and weigh 30 lb. The rind is thin but very tough, which made it a favorite of market gardeners. The flesh is bright pink and sweet.

Great for instant snacks and picnic desserts. ‘Meet ‘Mama's Girl', the sweet big sister to our best-selling mini melon ‘Little Darling'. Fruit weight: 6-7 lbs. Sized just right for the family, tiger-striped ‘Mama's Girl' is 25% heavier than her...

GARDEN HINTS: For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, start seeds in a warm, well-lighted indoor area 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Before transfer to garden, accustom plants to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered area...

Sweet, fine-textured, medium-red flesh. Water during hot, dry periods. The round, 12 lb., dark green skinned melons grow 8 in. GARDEN HINTS: For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, plants may be started indoors in peat pots.

An All-America Selections winner in 1950, Congo is hard to find these days, but it is one sweet, beautiful watermelon. Weighing as much as 35 lb., Congo's oblong, medium-green fruits with dark green stripes are filled with firm, sweet, delicious red flesh...

Resistant to fusarium wilt, anthracnose and sunburn. Flesh is red, crisp, fiberless and delicious; skin is light greenish gray. Grow on plastic mulch to control weeds, conserve soil moisture and protect fruit by keeping it off the ground.

Heavy soils are a disaster for growing watermelons.also plays a part with watermelons not growing. Take care to spray heavily under the leaves as well as on their surface. Watermelons grow quickly, but they need at least 70-130 days to mature.Also, if...

The damaging disease is introduced by a tiny insect so small they are difficult to see with the naked eye. The disease symptoms are different among the, and even wild cucurbits that it infects.

It originates from Columbia, Peru and Chile, but is also commercially cultivated in New Zealand and Western Australia. Sharon fruit is a tomato-like fruit that is orange in color and has a tough skin.

Keep reading to learn more about Yellow Baby melon care and how to grow Yellow Baby watermelons.has thin skin and bright yellow flesh. There might be more seeds in some than in others, but the color scheme is usually the same.

The disease is both seed and soil-borne. It has been found in these crops since the early 1900s. If the infection is spread to the fruit as black rot, the infection may be evident in the garden or develop later on during storage.As mentioned, gummy stem...