Watermelon Seeds – Purple

Grow a stunning and unique summer crop with Watermelon Seeds – Purple Variety, a rare and eye-catching type of watermelon known for its deep purple-tinged rind and sweet, juicy flesh. This warm-season, heirloom, non-GMO variety offers gardeners the same refreshing taste as classic watermelons but with a vibrant twist that adds beauty to your garden and table.

Purple Watermelon thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, producing medium-to-large fruits ideal for fresh eating, salads, and beverages. With its vigorous vines, high yield, and resistance to common diseases, it’s a reliable choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking flavor and novelty in their harvest.

Features

• Produces large, juicy fruits with a purple-tinged rind and sweet flavor

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality variety

• Vigorous vines with high productivity

• Excellent for summer gardens and warm climates

• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, and desserts

• Heat-tolerant and disease-resistant once established

Specifications

• Common Name: Watermelon (Purple Variety)

• Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

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

• Soil Type: Fertile, sandy or loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days

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

• Spacing: 36–48 inches apart; 6–8 feet between rows

• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained

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

• Planting Season:

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

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

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