{"product_id":"fruit-watermelon-golden-midget-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Fruit Watermelon Golden Midget 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 34, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Midget Watermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an exceptional heirloom variety for gardeners who want sweet, flavorful fruit in a remarkably short growing period of about 70 days. Its compact growth habit and golden-hued fruits make it a charming choice for home gardens, shorter growing seasons, summer snacking, and entertaining. As an open-pollinated, Non-GMO heirloom, it offers the satisfaction of growing a distinctive watermelon from seed and saving a piece of garden history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 08\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Golden Midget Watermelon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit can be ready in about 70 days, making this a useful option for gardeners working with a shorter season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden-hued fruit adds visual interest to the garden and the harvest basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its manageable habit is well suited to home gardens where space matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom character:\u003c\/strong\u003e This open-pollinated variety connects your garden to a seed line maintained across generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyable harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, flavorful watermelon is refreshing fresh, chilled, or shared at summer gatherings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the right timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant after the danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. In shorter-season areas, start seeds indoors and transplant carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive vines room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil and enough space for the vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist while plants establish and during fruit development, avoiding repeated cycles of extreme dryness and saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed thoughtfully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improve the soil with finished compost and use a fertilizer appropriate for fruiting vegetables according to the product label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport the plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you grow the vines vertically, use sturdy support and provide individual support for developing fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and help keep developing fruit clean. Watch regularly for pests and disease, and respond with practices suited to your area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for the variety's characteristic color and other maturity signs, then cut the fruit from the vine rather than pulling it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support a Veteran-owned business dedicated to helping gardeners grow with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop with a seed company participating in the GO TEXAN agriculture program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn about our commitment to seed quality through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our vegetable seed business operates under the required licensing standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get helpful support from a team that understands gardening and seed products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh slices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill the watermelon and serve it in wedges or slices for a simple, refreshing snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the flesh into cubes and combine it with other seasonal fruit for a colorful salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChilled drinks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend the ripe fruit into smoothies or a refreshing watermelon drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer appetizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair cubes with herbs, cheese, or other fresh ingredients for an easy entertaining dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(247, 8, 8);\"\u003eOrder Golden Midget Watermelon Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(247, 8, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow a distinctive, sweet watermelon harvest in your own garden with Golden Midget Watermelon Seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate nutrition for 1 cup of diced watermelon, about 152 g of harvested fruit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 g, including approximately 9.4 g of naturally occurring sugars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 14% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition varies with growing conditions, ripeness, and serving size. 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