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

SOW: Seed directly in the garden in a sunny location.  Sow 6-8 seeds, 1/2 inch deep around a 12 inch diameter hill.  Space hills (or rows) approximately 4-6 foot apart. Seed may be started indoors 3-4 weeks prior to planting outdoors.

THINNING & TRANSPLANTING:  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.

SUGGESTIONS:  Watermelons thrive in a sunny, warm location.  For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, seedlings may be started indoors.

WATERMELON
Black Diamond
Citrullus lanatus

Super sweet. Black Diamond is one of the favorites of home gardeners everywhere! A large, nearly round-shaped watermelon weighing up to 40 pounds. (Average size is 20-30 pounds.) Bright red, firm, sweet flesh. Smooth rind with a color that is very dark green to black. This variety is an old favorite from Florida state. 90-100 day maturity.