Moon and Stars Watermelon

Moon and Stars is a distinctive heirloom watermelon with dark green rind speckled with small yellow dots (stars) and one large yellow dot (moon) per fruit. It is one of the sweetest, meatiest watermelons around, and unusually keeps its flavor even at large size. Vines yield 3 to 4 melons averaging about 20 pounds, with some reaching up to 35 pounds.

At a glance

• Variety: Moon and Stars watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
• Type: Heirloom melon, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Green rind with yellow stars and a moon, about 20 lbs average
• Yield: 3 to 4 melons per vine
• Sun: Full sun
• Use: Fresh eating

Best for

• Sweet, meaty fresh melon
• Large summer harvests
• Heritage and conversation-piece gardens
• Seed saving from open-pollinated fruit
• Gardeners with room for sprawling vines

How to grow

Start seeds indoors a few weeks early or direct sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed. Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and give the vigorous vines ample room to spread. Water deeply and consistently, and harvest when the underside spot turns creamy and the tendril nearest the fruit dries.

Flavor profile

Exceptionally sweet and meaty with crisp, juicy red flesh that holds its flavor even on large melons.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.