Grow a slice of the cosmos—this heirloom dazzles with golden sweetness!
Watermelon Moon and Stars Yellow Flesh is a celestial beauty with dark green skin speckled in yellow “stars” and one bold “moon.” Inside, it reveals golden-yellow flesh that’s sweet, fruity, and wonderfully unique. This heirloom is a garden showpiece that brings magic to your harvest and flavor to your table.
Variety: Moon and Stars Yellow Flesh Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual, vigorous vines up to 10–12 feet
Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, and mild
Color: Dark green rind with yellow speckles; golden-yellow flesh
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained sandy soil
Harvest Timeline: 90–100 days to mature fruits
Uses: Summer snacking, fruit displays, garden showpieces
Fun Fact: Rediscovered in the 1980s, this heirloom is prized for its ornamental charm and delicious golden flesh—truly a conversation starter!
Moon and Stars is more than a watermelon—it’s a garden treasure. Its speckled rind and golden interior make it perfect for fruit displays, summer snacking, and gifting to fellow garden lovers. Slice it open and watch jaws drop—this melon brings wonder and sweetness to every bite.
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Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep in hills spaced 3–4 feet apart once the soil is warm and frost-free.
đź’§ Water deeply and regularly, especially during flowering and 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 underside turns yellow—your signal that the stars have aligned for perfect ripeness!
