Klondike Striped Blue Ribbon Watermelon, Heirloom Seeds

Klondike Striped Blue Ribbon Watermelon, Heirloom Seeds — The Early 1900s California Heirloom With Very Sweet Crimson Red Flesh

Klondike Striped Blue Ribbon (Citrullus lanatus) was bred by Mr. Porter of California and introduced in the early 1900s. A classic home garden watermelon — very sweet crimson red flesh with a tough, light and dark green striped rind that ships well. Reaches 25–30 pounds. Perfect for the home gardener who wants a large, reliable, sweet watermelon. 90 days.

Why Grow Klondike Striped Blue Ribbon?

• Very sweet crimson red flesh — exceptional flavor from a century-old California heirloom
• Tough striped rind — light and dark green, a good local shipper
• 25–30 lb fruits — impressive size for home gardens
• Early 1900s California heritage — bred by Mr. Porter
• 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.

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