Watermelon Seeds – Golden Pioneer Hybrid

Grow a premium, high-yielding summer crop with Watermelon Seeds – Golden Pioneer Hybrid Variety, an exceptional hybrid type celebrated for its golden-yellow rind, firm red flesh, and naturally sweet flavor. This warm-season hybrid is known for its strong disease resistance, early maturity, and consistent fruit size — making it a top choice for both home gardeners and small-scale growers.

Golden Pioneer Hybrid Watermelon thrives in warm, sunny climates and fertile, well-drained soil. Its vigorous vines produce abundant, uniform fruits with excellent shelf life and crisp texture. Perfect for fresh eating, juices, and desserts, this variety delivers the perfect combination of taste, beauty, and reliability.

Features

• Produces golden-skinned melons with bright red, crisp flesh

• Hybrid, non-GMO variety with high yield potential

• Early-maturing and disease-resistant

• Excellent flavor with high sugar content

• Ideal for home gardens and warm regions

• Long shelf life and uniform fruit size

Specifications

• Common Name: Watermelon (Golden Pioneer Hybrid Variety)

• Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Days to Maturity: 75–90 days

• Plant Height: Vining habit up to 10–12 feet

• Spacing: 36–48 inches between plants, 6–8 feet between rows

• Watering Needs: Moderate; water consistently during fruit formation

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–11 (grown as annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (in cooler regions)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after last frost, when soil warms above 70°F)

• Harvest Season: Mid to late summer (July–September)