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Dixie Queen Watermelon, Heirloom Seeds

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Pkt Size-Apprx Seeds: 0.8 g / 15+ seeds

Dixie Queen Watermelon, Heirloom Seeds — The 1930s Southern Classic With Vibrant Red Flesh and Light Green Striped Rind

Dixie Queen (Citrullus lanatus) developed in the 1930s and became a famous old heirloom popular throughout the southern United States. Round, basketball-shaped fruits with light green skin and dark green stripes. Lovely, vibrant red flesh. Grows best in warm soil — start seeds indoors and transplant after last frost. Vines get very long — give plenty of space. 80 days.

Why Grow Dixie Queen?

  • 1930s Southern heirloom classic — a beloved old favorite
  • Vibrant red flesh — lovely color and sweet flavor
  • Round basketball-shaped fruits — light green with dark green stripes
  • Warm-season performer — thrives in heat
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed into warm soil in full sun. Give vines plenty of room to run. Water consistently. Harvest when the belly turns yellow and the tendril nearest the fruit dries.

Days to Maturity 80 days
Fruit Shape Round, basketball-sized
Flesh Color Vibrant red
Rind Light green with dark green stripes
Packet Size 0.8 g / 15+ seeds
Latin Name Citrullus lanatus
Type Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun Full sun
USDA Zones 3–12

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.