Best Watermelon to Grow?

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Seedsower Franklin, WI(Zone 5a) Mar 26, 2010

I can still remember the taste of the watermelon my parents used to buy back in my youth (1960's). Watermelons sold today cannot compare in flavor.

Anyone know of a remarkably sweet, good ole fashioned melon I could grow here in zone 5? Thanks!

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TyLaw Piedmont, SD Apr 03, 2010

I like Crimson Sweet, I had a few good sized melons last season.

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tobydog60 Omro, WI(Zone 4b) Apr 05, 2010

Blacktail Mountain is another one. Quicker maturing, too.

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CajuninKy Biggs, KY(Zone 6a) Apr 12, 2010

I have not heard of that one.

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tobydog60 Omro, WI(Zone 4b) Apr 14, 2010

Blacktail Mountain is a small (icebox) melon that Glenn Drowns (Sandhill Preservation) developed while in Idaho. It's bred to mature and grow well in cooler regions. 9-10 inches; 8-12 lbs.; 70 - 75 days - very dark green rind and red-fleshed.

I bought my seed through cherrrygal.com this year, but Seed Savers Exchange and Baker Creek Heirloom Seed sell it, too.

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CajuninKy Biggs, KY(Zone 6a) Apr 14, 2010

Thanks for the info. I have ordered from Bakercreek.

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tobydog60 Omro, WI(Zone 4b) Apr 14, 2010

You're welcome! Hope you like it!

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