Calhoun Sweet Heirloom Watermelon
10 Seeds
(Citrullus lanatus) Extremely rare variety of watermelon developed by the now-closed Calhoun Research Station in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Thought to have been lost after the station closed in 2011, the variety was rediscovered thanks to a fortuitous presentation by legendary seed saver John Coykendall, some diligent detective work by LSU horticulturalist Kerry Heafner, and the dedicated stewardship of one Lincoln Parish farmer. Plants produce large, round, dark-green melons with thin rinds and juicy, super-sweet red interiors. Arguably the best watermelon we've tried. Our children ate most of a melon in one sitting and their behavior afterwards would attest to the high sugar content of this variety. Plants resistant to Fusarium wilt. 10 seeds per packet. Approximately 90 days to harvest.
CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 3 to 4 feet between hills and to 8 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Watermelons are ready
(Citrullus lanatus) Extremely rare variety of watermelon developed by the now-closed Calhoun Research Station in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Thought to have been lost after the station closed in 2011, the variety was rediscovered thanks to a fortuitous presentation by legendary seed saver John Coykendall, some diligent detective work by LSU horticulturalist Kerry Heafner, and the dedicated stewardship of one Lincoln Parish farmer. Plants produce large, round, dark-green melons with thin rinds and juicy, super-sweet red interiors. Arguably the best watermelon we've tried. Our children ate most of a melon in one sitting and their behavior afterwards would attest to the high sugar content of this variety. Plants resistant to Fusarium wilt. 10 seeds per packet. Approximately 90 days to harvest.
CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 3 to 4 feet between hills and to 8 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Watermelons are ready
