{"product_id":"fruit-watermelon-yellow-petite-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Fruit Watermelon Yellow Petite 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 176, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Petite Watermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact heirloom variety prized for aromatic sweetness, convenient fruit size, and an early harvest. Melons typically weigh about 6–10 pounds, making them a practical choice for small gardens, limited spaces, and households that prefer a manageable icebox watermelon. This variety can mature in approximately 65 days under favorable conditions, offering a useful option for gardeners working with shorter growing seasons or cooler regions where larger watermelons may struggle to finish before frost. Give the vines warmth, full sun, steady moisture, and room to run, then enjoy a refreshing harvest from a proven open-pollinated classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 2\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Yellow Petite Watermelon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact icebox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest convenient 6–10 pound melons that are easier to chill, serve, and store than oversized varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melons can mature in approximately 65 days under favorable conditions, helping gardeners make the most of shorter seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic sweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy fragrant, refreshing fruit with the flavor expected from a carefully grown heirloom watermelon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-space friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical choice for home gardens and limited spaces when vines are given room to spread or are managed carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and open-pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a time-tested variety that can reproduce naturally and be enjoyed season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Watermelon needs warm soil and a long stretch of summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e In short-season areas, start seeds in biodegradable pots about 3–4 weeks before transplanting and avoid disturbing the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full sun with at least 8 hours of direct light each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of about 6.0–6.8. Add compost before planting if the soil needs more organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 1 inch deep in hills or rows. Leave ample room for vines to run and fruit to develop above well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space hills about 6–8 feet apart, or guide vines along the edge of a garden to make better use of limited space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during vine growth and fruit development. Water at the soil level and avoid wetting foliage when possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting, then follow the product label. Avoid excessive nitrogen after flowering begins, as it can encourage vines instead of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage bees and other pollinators during flowering. Good pollination supports well-shaped, productive fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the tendril nearest the fruit, the ground spot, and the rind color. Use several signs together because no single indicator confirms ripeness in every garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has supplied quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities through a Texas-certified seed business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has taken the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Slices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill and slice for a refreshing snack, breakfast, picnic, or summer dessert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with berries, other melon, mint, and lime for a colorful fruit salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgua Fresca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend ripe watermelon with water and lime for a cooling seasonal drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dice with cucumber, jalapeño, herbs, and lime for a sweet-and-savory salsa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill thick wedges briefly to bring out a warm, concentrated sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Yellow Petite Watermelon Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow compact, early watermelons for your summer garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested watermelon flesh, not seeds. 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