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Yellow Petite Mini Watermelon Seeds | Early Maturing, Compact, and Super Sweet
Citrullus lanatus
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 15 seeds
The Yellow Petite Watermelon is a compact, early-producing variety that delivers sweet, tropical flavor in a small, space-saving package. Its vibrant yellow flesh is crisp, juicy, and refreshingly sweet — often described as having hints of honey and apricot. Perfect for small gardens or container growing, this mini watermelon typically produces round, 4–6 pound fruits that fit easily in your fridge. Plants stay manageable yet productive, making them a great choice for gardeners in both warm and short-season climates. For best results, sow seeds in full sun after all danger of frost has passed, and provide rich, well-draining soil with consistent moisture. Expect ripe melons in about 75-80 days, just in time for summer snacking straight from the garden.
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: 80 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.
Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Not yet
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