Bozeman Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Heirloom Open-pollinated (30 Seeds)

Bozeman’ is a large, early watermelon that is reliable even in shorter-season areas. I’ve always struggled to grow watermelons even in places with lengthy growing seasons as diseases or weeds always seem to swamp the vines before good fruit ripen. Nothing is worse than an under-ripe melon! This variety did exceptionally-well for me and produced 10-20 lb oblong fruits with a unique rind pattern. Great, sweet flavor and reputed to keep for a month after picking! Watermelons germinate poorly in early spring soil. I recommend sowing shallowly (~1/2 inch deep) the first of June (in Zone 6) or starting indoors in pots in mid-May. 75 days from seed to harvest.