{"product_id":"watermelon-seeds-black-diamond","title":"WATERMELON Seeds, Black Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Diamond (Citrullus lanatus) is a heirloom watermelon producing very large, round fruit with a deep blue-green rind and sweet, crisp, deep-red flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic Southern field melon known for its impressive size.\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 'Black Diamond'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated watermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly 30 to 40 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e hills 6 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh summer slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily gatherings and picnics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuices and agua fresca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want big melons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1 inch deep in warm soil after all danger of frost, in hills with plenty of room for the long vines. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and water deeply and consistently, easing off as the fruit nears ripeness to concentrate sweetness. These melons need a long, warm season. Harvest when the underside ground spot turns creamy yellow and the nearest tendril dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery sweet and crisp with classic, refreshing watermelon flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"3.5 grams","offer_id":50304498303254,"sku":"C-60-0603256","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/WATERMELON_Seeds_Black_Diamond.jpg?v=1764626899","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/watermelon-seeds-black-diamond","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}