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10 Heirloom Black Diamond / Yellow Belly
Watermelon Seeds!

Free Recipe Included!

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Plant produces good yields of large 60 to 75 lb watermelons per plant.

Most flavourful bright red flesh ever!. This is a Black Diamond variety with a yellow belly where it lies on the ground.

This Texas classic is some of the most sought after varieties you can find! Dense and extra juicy, these melons pack some of the most intense watermelon flavour available.Use for pickles, coctails, smoothies and salsa's or hot summer days!

Days to Germination: 5-10
Days To Harvest: 90-100
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Spacing, Row: 4-6 foot
Spacing, Hill: 4-6 foot
Light: Sunny Location

After germination, thin to 2-3 seedlings per hill. If planted in rows, thin seedlings to 2 feet apart. Seed may be started indoors 3-4 weeks prior to planting outdoors. Transplant seedlings started indoors with care.

Companion Plants: Corn, Pumkin, Onion, Marigold, Nasturgium.

*Not a good idea to plant near cucumber. They battle to the death.

The tough outer rind helps fruit from bruising. Plant has large leaves which help prevent sunburning of watermelons. It has a supreme cutting quality!

These seeds are heirloom, be sure to keep some seeds for future planting!

*Ever grow a watermelon in a box? Try it sometime. They're becoming most popular here in southern California. Try it but, use only a plastic container.

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Questions & Comments

When to put the melon in a box to grow? it is so cute. love black diamond watermelon. watching

Jan 31st, 2011 at 11:24:59 PM PST by

You can place the watermelon in the box or container of choice when the watermelon reaches the size of a softball. Be sure not to move the watermelon. Don't use a container with holes in it as like a milk crate... it just doesn't work.

Feb 1st, 2011 at 1:08:36 AM PST by

Thanks. may have to try it! lol

Feb 1st, 2011 at 3:07:31 AM PST by

I've tried the watermelon in the box and it's fun but, it also reminds you how long watermelon can take to mature. You can purchase a square box from many online retailers or local nurseries. You have to actually ask for them or ask that they keep some in stock. I make my own out of plexiglass. It's best to use a see through box so that you can see it's progress and the plant gets enough light at the stem. Here's a link to show how to build you own under $8.00. I've purchased plexiglass from my local hardware store with bits and such already on hand and it was bout $5.00 per box. http://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Square-Watermelons-for-8/

Feb 1st, 2011 at 11:22:38 AM PST by

Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 cups diced seedless watermelon (1 pound)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves,
plus 8 sprigs for garnish
1 1/4 cups silver tequila
Ice
Coctail can also be blended besides on the rocks

Directions
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer with the sugar and stir over moderate heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let the sugar syrup cool.
In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the lime juice, blueberries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle the blueberries and mint. Add the watermelon juice and tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Pour the cocktail into tall ice-filled glasses. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.

Feb 1st, 2011 at 11:30:38 AM PST by

Tyvvvm for the info!! i appreciate it!

Feb 1st, 2011 at 12:51:08 PM PST by

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