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!
Best Watermelon to Grow?
I like Crimson Sweet, I had a few good sized melons last season.
Blacktail Mountain is another one. Quicker maturing, too.
I have not heard of that one.
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.
Thanks for the info. I have ordered from Bakercreek.
You're welcome! Hope you like it!
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