{"product_id":"black-diamond-watermelon","title":"Black Diamond Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Diamond is a classic heirloom watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) known for producing huge, sweet melons with a deep blue-green to near-black rind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits have been known to grow up to 50 lbs each, with crisp, bright red flesh inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom watermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 50 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue-green to near-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sandy, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge summer slicing melons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome gardens with room to sprawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating and fruit salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners in warm, sunny climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing show-sized fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a light, sandy spot with full sun and plenty of space for the long vines and large melons to develop. Water generously and consistently for about 10 days until the fruits reach tennis-ball size to get them established for success, then keep soil evenly moist as the melons size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy, and refreshing, with the crisp red flesh that makes classic watermelon a summer favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792558330134,"sku":"MEL23","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/mel23_Black_Diamond_Watermelon_c9dc8a19-4e49-4ac0-9fd6-7f4dfe95bafd.jpg?v=1764687929","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/black-diamond-watermelon","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}