Moon & Stars Watermelon Seeds For Planting "Van Doren" (Citrullus lanatus)
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The Van Doren Moon & Stars Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a striking heirloom variety with a dark green rind speckled with vibrant yellow spots, resembling a starry night sky with a prominent "moon." This large, oblong melon, weighing 20-40 pounds, boasts sweet, juicy pinkish-red flesh with a rich, old-fashioned flavor. Its thick rind and brown seeds add to its traditional appeal, making it perfect for fresh eating or summer gatherings. Recognized by Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, this rediscovered 1926 classic delivers exceptional taste and visual allure.
Seed Count
20 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Try soaking watermelon seeds in lukewarm water for 12 hours to boost germination. Plant in well-draining soil under summer’s heat, keeping them moist in full sun, whether indoors or out. Maintain health with regular water and fertilizer, harvesting when the tendril dries and the underside yellows.
SEED PREP
No seed prep needed before sowing.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/2” under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.
GERMINATION
7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
Low growing / trailing 12” to 20” “tall.”
PLANT WIDTH
Vines spread a good 5’ to 15’ long.
PLANT SPACING
Sow 2 to 3 seeds per hill.
ROW SPACING
Space hills 4' to 6' apart.
CROP SIZE
15 to 40 lbs with a 12” to 18” diameter.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Citrullus lanatus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to grow from seed.
HARVEST
95 to 100 Days
