Tendersweet Orange Watermelon Seeds

Tendersweet Orange Watermelon Seeds — Heirloom | Vibrant Orange Flesh, ~30 lb Striped Fruits, Crisp & Sweet

Citrullus lanatus — Tendersweet Orange is one of the most visually striking watermelons you can grow — oblong fruits averaging around 30 lbs with distinctive dark and light green striped rinds and brilliant orange flesh inside. The flavor is crisp, sweet, and excellent. A showstopper at farmers markets and a conversation piece in any home garden. 90 days.

Why Grow Tendersweet Orange?

• Brilliant orange flesh — stunning color contrast against the green-striped rind; unlike any standard watermelon
• Exceptional size — oblong fruits averaging ~30 lbs; impressive at market and at the table
• Crisp, sweet flavor — excellent eating quality with outstanding texture
• Distinctive striped rind — alternating dark and light green stripes; beautiful in the field
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil reaches 70°F. Transplant carefully — watermelons dislike root disturbance. Full sun. Space hills 6–8 feet apart. Consistent moisture through fruit set; reduce watering as fruits approach maturity. Harvest when the tendril nearest the fruit dries and the underside turns creamy yellow. 90 days from transplant.

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