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Rare Pony Yellow F1 Watermelon Seeds | High BRIX Sweet Japanese Yellow Mini Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus "Pony Yellow"
This listing is for one packet containing a minimum of 10 seeds. These seeds are quite rare. In my experience, this is one of the most productive watermelon varieties I have ever grown with a high BRIX rating (high sugar content).
Pony Yellow Hybrid Mini Watermelon is an incredibly sweet, personal-sized variety that produces beautiful golden-yellow flesh packed with flavor, making it a standout in any garden. With an impressive 12.3 Brix rating—well above what is considered very sweet—this variety is known as one of the sweetest mini watermelons you can grow, offering juicy, refreshing fruit with very small seeds that are easy to enjoy. Each melon averages around 3 pounds, making it perfect for slicing in half and scooping straight out for a fun, garden-to-table treat. Pony Yellow is also highly productive and sets fruit more reliably than many other watermelon varieties, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Expect harvests in about 80–100 days, and for best results, grow in full sun with well-draining soil, consistent watering, and plenty of space for vines to spread or climb.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Sun: Full sun
Water: Let the soil dry out a little bit in-between watering
Fertilizer: Consistent applications of fertilizer is important to promote lots of new, healthy, green growth to outpace the diseases and pests. Amend the soil with some organic granular fertilizer like Espoma Garden-Tone before direct sowing the seeds. Or sprinkle some into the planting hole if using transplants. Apply 1/4 cup of this fertilizer every 10-14 days to keep the nutrient supply consistent. I don't recommend using a synthetic fertilizer when fertilizing this frequently.
When & How To Sow Seeds: Direct sowing is preferred after your last spring frost date. In warmer climates can also direct sow at end of summer for a fall harvest. Sow 2-3 seeds in a mound, 1/2 inch deep, spaced 2FT apart, in rows spaced 3FT apart. Can also sow seeds indoors in 4 inch pots, filled with seed starting mix, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date to get an early start.
Germination: 7-14 days
Days To Maturity: 90 days after direct sowing the seed
How & When To Harvest: Watermelon is ready to harvest when the underside resting on the ground turns from white to a creamy yellow, the rind looks dull rather than shiny, and the curly tendril closest to the fruit has dried up and turned brown. The melon should feel heavy for its size and sound hollow when tapped. To harvest, use clean garden shears or a sharp knife to cut the stem, leaving about 1–2 inches attached to the fruit. Avoid twisting or pulling the melon off the vine, as this can damage both the fruit and the plant.
Common Diseases: Watermelons get a lot of leaf diseases caused by pathogens like molds, fungus spores, bacteria etc... Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 5 days or so as a preventative, or until you notice the spread of the disease has stopped.
Common Pests: Critters like rabbits love to munch on newly germinated seedlings, so protection from small animals might be required. If you notice the leaves are chewed up and there are small black, green, or orange balls, worms/caterpillars are chewing up the plants. Spray with BT or spinosad to treat for the worms.
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