Description: (Citrullus lanatus) Originally introduced in 1926 by Peter Henderson and Company, and thought for decades to have gone extinct, Moon and Stars was eventually rediscovered by Merle Van Doren of Macon, Mo. Uniquely colored melons are very large (20-40lbs) and feature large yellow "moons" surrounded by many smaller "stars". Leaves are similarly spotted. The flesh is pinkish-red with good flavor and juiciness. Moon and stars' seeds are larger than other varieties, but for those of us who like our watermelons with seeds, that only means that we can spit them farther. 85 days to harvest. 25 seeds per packet. CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 3 to 4 feet between hills and to 8 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Watermelons are ready to harvest when the tendril nearest the melon has dried and the belly of the melon has turned yellow.
Price: 4.18 USD
Location: Stuart, Iowa
End Time: 2025-01-28T21:13:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Climate: Tropical Wet & Dry, Tropical Wet, Semiarid, Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical, Humid Continental, Highland, Arid
Common Name: Watermelon
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Red, Pink, Green
Growth Habit: Running
Soil Type: Silt, Sand, Saline, Peat, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Brand: Thresh Seed Co.
Season of Interest: Summer, Spring, Fall
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Citrullus
Sunlight: Medium Sun, Full Sun
Features: Open-Pollinating, Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
