Watermelon Organic Dixie Queen

Watermelon Organic Dixie Queen Seeds

A favorite among growers, the Organic Dixie Queen Watermelon (*Citrullus lanatus*) is an early-maturing, open-pollinated heirloom known for its very sweet crimson flesh and white seeds.

This reliable variety produces good yields of impressive melons that can reach up to 16 inches long and weigh around 40 pounds each. Dixie Queen exhibits resistance to Fusarium Wilt and is also a good choice for shipping.

Enjoy the deliciousness of this classic watermelon from your organic garden, ready to harvest in approximately 80 days.

Key Features of Organic Dixie Queen Watermelon

• Sweet Crimson Flesh: Offers a delightful and classic watermelon taste.
• Large Melons: Can grow up to 16 inches long and weigh 40 pounds.
• Early Maturing: Ready for harvest in about 80 days.
• Good Yields: Produces a satisfying number of large watermelons.
• Fusarium Wilt Resistant: Offers good disease resistance.
• Good Shipper: Holds up well after harvesting.
• Organic & Heirloom: A trusted, open-pollinated variety grown organically.

Growing Your Organic Dixie Queen Watermelon

In cooler climates, start watermelon seeds indoors about a month before transplanting, planting three seeds per peat pot 1/4 inch deep and maintaining a soil temperature of 80-85°F. Thin to the strongest seedling and transplant after the last frost, placing two or three plants per hill with 6-8 feet of space in all directions.

In warmer climates, direct sow seeds once the soil reaches at least 75°F, planting six seeds per hill with the same spacing and thinning to the strongest plants. Choose a location with full sun and rich, loose soil. Mulching can help warm the soil and control weeds.

Keep the soil moist until fruit begins to develop, then water only when the soil is dry.

Harvest when the underside turns a rich yellow, the tendril closest to the stem browns, and the melon sounds dull when tapped.