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Moon and Stars Watermelon — Melons

90-100days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z4–10USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow when soil is 70°F+ or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Needs long, warm growing season and plenty of space.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering preferred
Soil: Rich, well-drained sandy loam with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 48-72 inches
Height: 4-8 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green rind with yellow spots, pink-red flesh with brown seeds
Size: 15-40 pounds
Shape: Large, oblong to round with distinctive spotted pattern
Flavour: Sweet, traditional watermelon flavor with fine-grained, juicy texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, dramatic centerpiece, seed saving, agricultural fairs and competitions

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Anthracnose, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, bacterial fruit blotch
Resistance: Limited disease resistance typical of heirlooms, susceptible to common watermelon diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	October – September
3	May	June – July	June – August	October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	September – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	September – October
7	March – April	May	May – June	August – October
8	March	April – May	April – June	August – September
9	February	March – April	March – May	July – August
10	January – February	March	March – April	June – August
11	January	February	February – March	May – July
12	January	February	February – March	May – July
13	January	February	February – March	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for cucumber beetles and squash bugs while repelling aphids

MarigoldsDeter nematodes and cucumber beetles with their strong scent

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash vine borers, improve soil aeration

Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for space with sprawling melons

CatnipRepels ants, aphids, and cucumber beetles more effectively than DEET

CornProvides natural shade and wind protection for developing melons

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides general pest deterrence

SunflowersAttract beneficial insects and provide shade, while roots don't compete

Avoid

CucumberCompetes for same nutrients and attracts shared pests like cucumber beetles

PotatoesBoth are heavy feeders that compete for nutrients, potatoes may harbor harmful soil pathogens

Aromatic herbs (Sage)Strong oils can inhibit germination and growth of melon seeds and young plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 30
Protein (g): 0.61
Fat (g): 0.15
Carbohydrate (g): 7.55
Fibre (g): 0.4
Sugars (g): 6.2
Vitamin A (µg): 28
Vitamin C (mg): 8.1
Vitamin E (mg): 0.05
Vitamin K (µg): 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.045
Folate (µg): 3
Calcium (mg): 7
Iron (mg): 0.24
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 11
Potassium (mg): 112
Zinc (mg): 0.1
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Moon and Stars Watermelon?

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