Developed by Dr. Hall from Kansas. Also known as 'Green & White Ruby'. Large, round, light green melon with dark green stripes and firm, deep red flesh with high sugar content. Weighs 11-12kg. Vigorous vine with fruit turning white-cream on the underside when ready for harvest. Disease resistant. Grows well in most climates. 85-90 days. 55 seeds
HISTORY: Watermelons originated from South Central Africa, and are aptly named for their 95% water content. They were then taken to Mexico by Cortes in 1520, then being traded into North America where they continued to spread in popularity.
American heirloom dating back to 1830's & first developed in Georgia. Oblong, light green fruit with dark green, snakeskin striping; up to 55cm long, 25cm across & weighing 14kg. Thin rind with bright red, firm & sweet flesh. 90 days. 22 seeds
Large, oblong, striped fruit with dark green stripes and medium-thick rind. Flesh is firm, bright red & sweet with fine texture and large black seeds. 35 seeds
HINT: In cooler areas, to ripen last few melons before winter, wrap in black cloth or aluminium foil to raise their internal temperature.
Heirloom dating back to 1900. Large, striped, oval melon to 12kg with sweet, scarlet coloured flesh & thin, tough rind. 85 days. 35 seeds
Developed by M. Hardin of Oklahoma in 1955. Also known as 'Icebox Midget' or 'Tough Sweets'. Round - oval melon up to 20cm across, with dark green rind, juicy, sweet, bright scarlet flesh & firm texture. Very early variety. Well suited to cooler climates, but produces well in most climates. 80 days. 80 seeds
Mix of various watermelon types most suited to cool areas with short growing seasons. Includes Cream of Saskatchewan, Golden Midget, Small Shining Light & Sugarbaby. 25 seeds
Mix of various watermelon types most suited to warm areas with long growing seasons. Includes Crimson Sweet, Georgia Rattlesnake, Jubilee, Moon & Stars & Klondike. 25 seeds
(Citrullus lanatus) Large, oval, dark & light green striped fruit to 16kg with dark yellow flesh & black seeds. Very sweet, mild flavour with hints of honey. High sugar content. High yields. 90-100 days. 15 seeds
(Citrullus lanatus) Russian heirloom. Oval, medium, light green melon to 5kg with sweet, juicy, apricot-orange flesh & small seeds. Approx. 5-7 fruit per plant. Early to mature. 73-85 days. 25 seeds
(Citrullus lanatus) Old Russian heirloom. Small, round, very dark green (almost black) melon to 25cm across with sweet, red flesh. Early to mature - ripens well in cold areas. Stores well. 80-90 days. 25 seeds
(Citrullus lanatus) Rare heirloom from Iowa. Large, oval fruit to 10kg with attractive, pale green skin & jagged, dark green markings. Flesh is deep, rich red with excellent flavour & crispness. 85-90 days