Dixie Queen Watermelon Seeds

50 open-pollinated, non-gmo, pesticide-free, and heirloom dixie queen watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus) per packet. Rounded shape with 16 inch diameter. Grows to a compact 40 pounds. Resistant to wilt. Introduced in the early 1900s. Grows in zones 3-12. Direct sow when daytime soil temp reaches 75F. Sow 0.5-1 in deep in mounds, 6-10 ft apart. Needs full sun and loose soil. Or start indoors 0.5-1 in deep 3-4 weeks before last frost. Heat soil to 75-85F. Harden to cold and transplant outdoors 1-2 weeks after last frost. Place strongest 2-3 seedlings in small mounds, 6-10 ft apart. Matures in 80 days. Plant with dill, beans, and marigold.