Dixie Queen Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Beloved for its sweet pink firm flesh and green striped rind, Dixie Queen yields a fast-maturing crop of hefty, oblong fruits weighing 20-30 pounds. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10 days Maturity: 80 days Direct sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested. Sow seeds 6” apart. Space plants 18” apart in rows 6-8’ apart.