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Fruit Seeds

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    Bring fresh, garden-grown flavor to your table with fruit seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. From juicy watermelon and fragrant cantaloupe to other melons and strawberries, growing your own gives you the pleasure of tending a crop from seed to harvest. Compare individual listings for variety details, space requirements and days to maturity.

    Plan Your Fruit Garden

    • Match the crop to your season: Melons and watermelon need warm soil and a long enough frost-free season to ripen. Strawberries have different planting and temperature needs, so follow their variety-specific directions.
    • Allow room to grow: Most melons and watermelon develop spreading vines. Plan generous spacing, or use a suitable trellis with secure fruit supports for varieties suited to vertical growing.
    • Choose for your kitchen: Consider fruit size, flavor and your available garden space when selecting seeds. Seed-grown strawberries may take longer to produce than gardeners expect, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

    Growing Tips for Success

    • Start with sun and drainage: Give fruiting crops a sunny site and well-drained soil improved with compost. Follow packet directions for sowing depth, timing and spacing.
    • Water consistently: Keep plants adequately watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development. Avoid a blanket two-week watering cutoff; moisture needs near harvest vary by crop, soil and weather. Severe drought stress can reduce yield and fruit quality.
    • Feed thoughtfully: Base fertilizer applications on soil conditions and crop needs. Excess nitrogen can encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit production.
    • Support pollination: Many melon and watermelon flowers depend on insect visits for fruit set. Encourage pollinators and avoid spraying open flowers while bees are active.
    • Protect developing fruit: Mulch can conserve moisture, reduce weeds and keep fruit away from bare soil. Monitor plants regularly for pests and disease.

    Harvest for the Best Flavor

    Ripeness clues differ among crops and varieties. Some cantaloupes develop a fragrant aroma and release from the vine when ripe, while other melons do not slip. Watermelon harvest decisions usually combine several signs, including the ground spot and nearby tendril, rather than relying on a single test. Strawberries should reach their mature color before picking. Use the guidance for your chosen variety rather than one rule for every fruit.

    Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

    • Veteran-Owned: Supplying gardeners with seeds since 2009.
    • GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
    • Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds® has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.

    Order Fruit Seeds Today!

    Choose your favorites and start planning a harvest full of fresh, homegrown flavor.

    Grow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.

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