{"product_id":"organic-watermelon-blacktail-mountain","title":"Blacktail Mountain  Watermelon Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlacktail Mountain Watermelon, an organic heirloom variety, is famed for its ability to thrive in cooler climates, making it a sought-after choice for northern gardeners. Originating from Montana, this watermelon cultivar matures relatively early compared to other varieties. The plant boasts a compact size, making it suitable for smaller spaces and container gardening. Its foliage exhibits a striking deep green color with mottled patterns, adding visual interest to the garden. The fruits are typically small to medium-sized, round or oval, featuring dark green rinds with light stripes or blotches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, the flesh is a vibrant red, delightfully sweet, and crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow or Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan Blacktail Mountain  Watermelon for a warm, full-sun period with enough time for vines and fruit to develop. Sow after soil has warmed or transplant carefully once frost risk has passed. Give vines the recorded room, check moisture at root depth, and avoid repeatedly wetting foliage. As maturity approaches, use the documented color, aroma, rind, stem, or texture cues rather than calendar days alone. Handle harvested fruit carefully and store only when the crop type and maturity stage support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the flesh is a vibrant red, delightfully sweet, and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Blacktail Mountain  Watermelon, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/watermelon-seeds\"\u003eWatermelon Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Territorial Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338282152049,"sku":"SNV1534","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV1534-OrganicWatermelon_BlacktailMountain-1.jpg?v=1747080965","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-watermelon-blacktail-mountain","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}