Watermelon Moon & Stars Seeds – Heirloom Classic Ornamental Giant

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-8291-WAT-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Watermelon 'Moon & Stars' (Citrullus lanatus) is a legendary open-pollinated heirloom originally introduced in 1926 by Peter Henderson & Co. Renowned for its distinctive, eye-catching foliage and rind markings, it produces large, oval fruits weighing 20 to 40 pounds. The dark green skin and deeply lobed leaves are speckled with tiny, bright yellow "stars" and one or two larger yellow "moons." Slicing open the thick rind reveals crisp, sweet, vibrant red flesh studded with dark brown seeds. Highly celebrated by heirloom collectors, Moon & Stars combines historical novelty with outstanding, refreshing summer flavor.

Specifications

Plant Name: Watermelon 'Moon & Stars' (Citrullus lanatus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (1926 Classic)
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Fruit / Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae)
Color: Dark green skin speckled with bright yellow spots, sweet red flesh
Plant Characteristics: Long sprawling vine habit (8–12 feet long / 2.4–3.6 m), large oval fruits (20–40 lbs / 9–18 kg), yellow-spotted foliage, thick protective rind
Suitable Space: Large vegetable plots, spacious garden mounds, raised bed edges with lawn expansion room
Season: Late Summer to Early Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~90–100 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors late April to early May in peat pots 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost (sow 1 inch deep with bottom heat 24–29°C / 75–85°F). Direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil temperatures consistently exceed 21°C (70°F). Space mounds or plants 4 to 6 feet apart in rows 6 feet apart.
Sunlight: Full Sun (8+ hours direct sunlight daily required for sugar development)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires steady moisture during vine
fruit development; reduce watering as fruits approach maturity to concentrate sugars): fruit development; reduce watering as fruits approach maturity to concentrate sugars)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Striking, historic appearance with unique yellow moon-and-star patterns on skin and leaves
Rich, sugary, classic watermelon flavor with crisp red flesh excellent for summer slices
Thick protective rind offers good durability for handling and short-term post-harvest storage

Requires a long, warm growing season (90+ days) to reach full sugar concentration
Long, vigorous vines require substantial garden space to spread without crowding other crops

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