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Blacktail Mountain Watermelon
Melon
MelonCitrullus lanatus 'Blacktail Mountain'
- Full sun
- Zones 3–8
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 36" spacing
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
Developed in Idaho for short-season growing, this remarkable heirloom produces full-sized, incredibly sweet watermelons in just 75 days even in cool climates. The round, dark green fruits with subtle stripes contain bright red flesh that rivals any long-season variety for flavor and sweetness. Perfect for northern gardeners who thought they couldn't grow watermelons.
Planting
Direct sow when soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Anthracnose, fusarium wilt, bacterial fruit blotch.