Watermelon, Nancy (Organic)
Citrullus lanatus. 90 days.
The quintessential watermelon – classic flavor and so sweet! Green striped, oval fruit with pink flesh and white seeds grow to 25 lbs. Thin rind means you can eat almost all the way to the skin, however it also means that it does not store super long or travel very well. Produces fewer seeds than most watermelon varieties and the white seeds are thinner making them easier to ignore while eating. Said to have excellent drought and disease resistance, it grows well for us in challenging conditions with no trouble. An heirloom from the 1880s, when Nancy Tate discovered it growing in a cotton field in Georgia. Our original seed was given to us by melon enthusiast Jeremiah Johnson of Lebanon, Oregon.
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Sow indoors in 2-4” pots with good potting soil in May through mid-June. Transplant into the garden 1-2 weeks after sprouting to 2-3’ centers and 6’ wide rows. May also be direct sown when soil is warm. Young plants are sensitive, we recommend row cover to protect from insects and frost.
Seed Saving
To save seed, scoop (or spit) out seeds when you eat the fruit. Rinse off and dry. For seed purity, isolate from other Citrullus lanatus by at least ½ mile.
Roy Nasman (verified owner) –
Where did you grow this variety? Oregon
Your description is spot on. Portland garden produced 26 pounder that had everything: sweetness, texture, flavor, few seeds…Also a “bonus” late set melon at 12 lbs that ripened in late Sept. Transplanted under row covers. Will definitely plant more than one next year.
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Jason (verified owner) –
Where did you grow this variety? Oregon
This one just kept setting fruit and ripening really well. Actually lasted decently into the fall. I really liked the shape of this too, cylindrical and easier to cut than many other varieties. We even dry farmed it and had outstanding yields.
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