Watermelon Seeds
Citrullus lanatus. Native to Africa, watermelon has been cultivated in Turkey for many generations. This plant thrives in summer heat. Small fruited varieties are usually suited better for Northern climates where growing season is relatively shorter. We have the most unique watermelon catalog among all seed companies in the U.S.
Growing tips:
- Start watermelon seeds indoors in seedling trays or small seedling pots in seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it 3-4 weeks prior to last frost.
- Cover the seeds with soil and keep the soil moist for quick germination.
- Make sure to keep the young seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves.
- Transplant watermelon seedlings to garden or a pot with ample space for roots to spread after last frost in fertile soil.
- Feed with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Water regularly especially in flower stage.
- Reduce water when the fruits are maturing to improve flavor and sugar content.
- Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease.
- If the fruits are small, you can trellis watermelon plants to decrease disease pressure and improve air circulation.
- Watermelon thrives in hot and humid climate and does best in sandy soil with good drainage.
- Alternatively, to start watermelon seedlings, you can direct seeds in ground after last frost. Note that it is possible for seeds to rot when they are direct-seeded if the soil is cool and moist before they can sprout so make sure the soil temperature is over 70F.
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Watermelon Seeds, Abla
$3.50 Add to cartSmall, round watermelon from Çanakkale, Turkey. White-seeded sweet flesh. Our introduction.
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Watermelon Seeds, Adana Black
$3.50 Add to cartVery sweet, mid-size, round watermelon. Flesh is crunchy, very sweet and never grainy. Traditional variety in Adana, Turkey. Our introduction.
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Watermelon Seeds, Çekirdeği Oyalı (Orange Flesh)
Price range: $3.50 through $6.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOrange-flesh strain of our signature watermelon variety, Çekirdeği Oyalı. Mid-size fruits are larger than those of the red-flesh strain. Crisp texture, sweet flavor, and of course breathtaking seeds.
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Watermelon Seeds, Çekirdeği Oyalı (Red Flesh)
Price range: $3.00 through $5.50 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pagePerhaps the most unique watermelon we know, thanks to its seeds’ coating that looks like hand-carved when the seeds are dry. Plants produce small and sweet fruits with red flesh. Our commercial introduction.
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Watermelon Seeds, Çekirdeği Oyalı (White Flesh)
$3.50 Add to cartWhite-flesh strain of our signature watermelon variety, Çekirdeği Oyalı. Firm, white and sweet flesh with great storage capacity post-harvest. Breath-taking seeds that look like carved by hand. Our introduction.
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Watermelon Seeds, Crimson Sweet
$3.00 Add to cartReliable producer of round fruits with crimson red, very sweet flesh. Tolerant to Anthracnose and Fusarium. Great choice for the Southeast gardens.
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Watermelon Seeds, Et Sari Tohum Al
$3.50 Add to cartRed-seeded, yellow flesh Turkish watermelon with white-ish light green rind. Firm, crunchy, sweet texture. Our commercial introduction.
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Watermelon Seeds, Kırklareli Yellow
$3.50 Add to cartVolleyball-sized, yellow flesh, sweet Turkish watermelon. Resistant to cracking even after a rainy season. We continuously select seeds for a pleasant, crunchy texture.
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Watermelon Seeds, Turkey Dark Rind Red Seeded
$3.50 Add to cartSmall watermelon with dark rind and sunset-colored seeds. This variety turned out to be one of the reliable watermelons during the extreme drought of Southeast Ohio in 2024. Very good flavor. Our introduction!
