Black Diamond Watermelon Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In cool climates, Black Diamond watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Black Diamond watermelon seeds should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
Growing: As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely. Watch out for insect pests, which can be a problem.
Harvesting: Gardeners use many different methods of testing whether their watermelons are ripe, but knowing the approximate mature size of the melon helps to determine when it is nearing ripeness. One test is to knock on the watermelon with your knuckles, listening for a dull thump rather than a hollow ring. Another method is to check the underside of the melon where it rests on the ground; the skin should be a rich yellow. Also, the curling tendril closest to the stem of the melon often indicates ripeness when it begins to turn brown. Watermelons usually keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread them out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 200
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Red
Fast Delvery....
Fast Delivery.... but haven't planted yet......
1st timer
Just started a garden this year. Thanks for the seeds. More detail on planting info specific to black diamonds would be very helpful.
Black Diamond
Great product
Awesome Seeds
Always very satisfied with seeds purchased from Everwilde. Excellent quality, great packaging (resealable), great prices, and very fast shipping. Highly recommend !!
Review
It was well packaged.
one Great melon
wonderful melon and best comply ever
Love this produce
Best ever place to order from.
Seed purchase
My seeds were delivered in a timely manner with great customer follow up. Can't wait to taste the finished product!
memories of the black diamond watermelon
When I was a child in West Texas I have memories of local farmers planting whole fields of black diamond watermelons. I was able to share the packet of seeds from you with friends that have similar memories. I have never had any watermelon that comes close to the sweetness of the black diamond watermelon. We lost something when we got fascinated with the seedless watermelon.
Seed order
My seeds were delivered in a timely manner and with great packaging a instructions. Will order again when needed
Price
Great price.. cant wait to see them germinate...
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In cool climates, Black Diamond watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Black Diamond watermelon seeds should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
Growing: As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely. Watch out for insect pests, which can be a problem.
Harvesting: Gardeners use many different methods of testing whether their watermelons are ripe, but knowing the approximate mature size of the melon helps to determine when it is nearing ripeness. One test is to knock on the watermelon with your knuckles, listening for a dull thump rather than a hollow ring. Another method is to check the underside of the melon where it rests on the ground; the skin should be a rich yellow. Also, the curling tendril closest to the stem of the melon often indicates ripeness when it begins to turn brown. Watermelons usually keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread them out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 200
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Red
Reviews
Review
Fast Delvery....
Fast Delivery.... but haven't planted yet......
Review
1st timer
Just started a garden this year. Thanks for the seeds. More detail on planting info specific to black diamonds would be very helpful.
Review
Black Diamond
Great product
Review
Awesome Seeds
Always very satisfied with seeds purchased from Everwilde. Excellent quality, great packaging (resealable), great prices, and very fast shipping. Highly recommend !!
Review
Review
It was well packaged.
Review
one Great melon
wonderful melon and best comply ever
Review
Love this produce
Best ever place to order from.
Review
Seed purchase
My seeds were delivered in a timely manner with great customer follow up. Can't wait to taste the finished product!
Review
memories of the black diamond watermelon
When I was a child in West Texas I have memories of local farmers planting whole fields of black diamond watermelons. I was able to share the packet of seeds from you with friends that have similar memories. I have never had any watermelon that comes close to the sweetness of the black diamond watermelon. We lost something when we got fascinated with the seedless watermelon.
Review
Seed order
My seeds were delivered in a timely manner and with great packaging a instructions. Will order again when needed
Review
Price
Great price.. cant wait to see them germinate...