{"product_id":"watermelon-blacktail-mountain","title":"Watermelon, 'Blacktail Mountain'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e) Since we first started farming in Northwest WA almost 20 years ago, we've had our share of dismally wet non-summers, and while the idea of watermelon was not necessarily enticing on a 50 degree harvest day in the pouring rain, such conditions are the true test for hot weather crops in cool climate conditions. I can honestly say we have eaten our share of these watermelons every year we have grown them, regardless of what conditions the season threw our way. Icebox sized 4-8lb (sometimes 10lbs!) melons are very early and sweet with few seeds. Your best shot at a ripe red watermelon in our climate. Developed by Glenn Drowns, owner of the Sand Hill Preservation Center, in the late '70s. Deliciously sweet and refreshing for those late-summer days. \u003cbr\u003e70-75 days. TR\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 80-90F, reducing to 75F. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransplant out 2-3 weeks after your last frost date, when soil has sufficiently warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect sow after 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil is 70F+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Provide ample and even water when transplanting, and take care not to disturb roots. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18-24\" spacing in rows 5' apart.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-10 days @ soil temp 75-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7. Avoid the addition of excess Nitrogen to soil. Phosphorus and potassium are key for healthy fruit set. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003egentle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e while transplanting to keep root system undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth and water is essential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set. Remove as plants begin to flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep transplants through fruit set well watered. Cut back water a week or so before ripe to avoid bland tasting fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37724752904366,"sku":"WAT-BM-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":37724752969902,"sku":"WAT-BM-100s","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/blacktail_2.jpg?v=1606176468","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/watermelon-blacktail-mountain","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}