This heirloom can weigh 25–30 lbs with thick rinds and dark & light green stripes. It is crisp, sweet and juicy. Strong grower. Sweet, light crimson-colored flesh and large size.
Culture: Direct sow seed well after last frost date when soil has warmed. Usually sown in groups (hills) 4–6 seeds and thinned to 2–3 strongest plants per group. Can be started indoors four weeks earlier. Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread.
Harvest: When underside turns from white to yellowish. Also, thump melon; a dull, hollow sound indicates ripeness.
Nutrition: A good source of vitamins A & C.
Watermelon Georgia Rattlesnake
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If you want a classic, sweet heirloom watermelon that delivers massive size and juicy flavor, Georgia Rattlesnake is a proven favorite. With warm soil and space to spread, it rewards gardeners with impressive, crowd-pleasing harvests.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: ½”” (13 mm)
Seeds per Group (Hill): 4–6
Spacing Between Seeds: 6″” (15 cm)
Spacing of Groups (Hills): 18″”–24″” (45–60 cm)
Days to Germination: 3–10
Thin to Plants per Group (Hill): 2–3
Days to Maturity: 90
Variety: 325
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