Big, bold, and bursting with sweetness, this melon is made for summer celebrations!
Watermelon Jubilee is a Southern heirloom favorite known for its impressive size, striped rind, and deep red, juicy flesh. With a crisp bite and classic watermelon flavor, it’s perfect for backyard BBQs, family gatherings, and sunny afternoons. Grow it for the joy of harvesting a true summer showpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
Variety: Jubilee Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual, vigorous vines up to 10–12 feet
Flavor Profile: Sweet, crisp, and juicy
Color: Light and dark green striped rind; red flesh
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained sandy soil
Harvest Timeline: 90–100 days to mature fruits
Uses: Slicing, fruit platters, summer parties
Benefits: Excellent flavor and storage ability
Fun Fact: Jubilee watermelons can grow up to 40 pounds and are prized for their sweetness and long shelf life, perfect for sharing and storing.
Jubilee is the life of the garden party. Its large size and bold flavor make it ideal for feeding a crowd, decorating fruit platters, or serving up chilled slices at a picnic. With its classic striped skin and juicy red heart, this melon brings festive flair and delicious refreshment to every summer gathering.
🌞 To Full Size
Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep in hills spaced 3–4 feet apart once the soil is warm and frost-free.
💧 Water consistently, especially during flowering and fruiting, to support juicy fruit development.
🌾 Thin to 2–3 plants per hill to give vines room to sprawl and thrive.
✂️ Harvest when the tendril near the fruit dries and the bottom spot turns yellow, your cue for peak ripeness and sweetness!
