Orangeglo Watermelon Seeds - 10 Seeds, Sweet Orange Flesh Citrullus Lanatus

Orangeglo Watermelon is a popular heirloom variety known for its exceptionally sweet, bright orange flesh and high sugar content. The large, oblong fruits typically weigh 20 to 25 pounds and feature a light green rind with dark green stripes. This variety is a favorite among gardeners for its refreshing flavor and striking interior color, making it a standout at farmers markets and summer gatherings.

Whether you're growing for fresh eating, juices, or desserts, Orangeglo delivers reliable performance in warm-season gardens. The vines are vigorous and productive, providing an abundant harvest when given plenty of sunshine and space to sprawl.

Plant Features

• Sweet, vibrant orange flesh with excellent flavor
• Large, oblong fruits averaging 20-25 pounds
• Light green rind with dark green stripes
• Heirloom variety prized for fresh eating and juices
• Vigorous vines with good productivity

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
• Plant Type: Annual warm-season vine
• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 as an annual
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 85-95 days
• Spacing: 3-5 feet apart in rows 6-8 feet apart

Planting & Care

Sow Orangeglo watermelon seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 70°F (21°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 3-5 feet apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully, as watermelon seedlings dislike root disturbance.

Provide consistent moisture during germination and early growth, then reduce watering slightly as fruits mature to concentrate sugars. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown and the underside of the melon develops a creamy yellow spot.

What's Included

10 Orangeglo Watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus).