Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 38
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 6-6-6
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 7 to 21
Maturity 80
Spacing 6 ft to 8 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Genus Citrullus
Species lanatus
Subspecies Tom Watson
Common Name Watermelon, Tom Watson 

Watermelon, Tom Watson 

#S04090
  • 50 seeds
  • $4.35
One of the oldest varieties available, yet still one of the best shippers, especially for long distances. The rind, although somewhat thin, is tough and elastic. Fruits are deep green, lightly veined, long and cylindrical. Flesh is rich red, firm and juicy. Weighs 20 to 40 lbs. 80 days.


Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Own Root

State Restrictions

HI

Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 38
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 6-6-6
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 7 to 21
Maturity 80
Spacing 6 ft to 8 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Genus Citrullus
Species lanatus
Subspecies Tom Watson
Common Name Watermelon, Tom Watson