Petite Yellow Watermelon Seeds Organic

Introduction Petite Yellow Watermelon Seeds, Organic Citrullus lanatus A deliciously sweet and refreshing small icebox watermelon. Ideal for small familiesand small refrigerators. Early maturity, adapted to short-season areas. Excellent market variety. 65-80 days Organic This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. Small round fruits are ideal for small families and small refrigerators Pale yellow flesh is sweet and refreshing Excellent for market growers and short season climates This variety works for: Fresh eating Nothing compares to the experience of eating fresh watermelon slices on a warm summer day. Watermelon flesh can also be used for cold soups with citrus or in salads with arugula and feta cheese. To make a refreshing watermelon granita, or frozen ice, blend 4 cups of watermelon flesh that has been cubed and seeded with 1/4 cup of sugar and juice from half of a lime. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 1-3 hours. You can then scrape the ice with a fork and serve with mint or basil. Some people pickle the rinds of watermelons with cider vinegar and pickling spices or with a combination of sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. These pickles are a great addition to appetizer trays at parties. Instructions– Sow seeds outdoors in 12″ diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8′ apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting out. Watermelons love heat and prefer sandy or light-textured soils. Direct Seed: 1/2″ Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun