Description
Tendersweet Orange Watermelon Seeds 2420. Open Pollinated.
Approx. 25 seeds/pkt (9-10 seeds/gram)
It’s back! The long-time favourite Tendersweet Orange Watermelon is here to delight with its highly unique and intensely sweet orange flesh. More than just a novelty, this vigorous, open-pollinated variety produces oblong-shaped melons that compete with any traditional watermelon on sweetness and pure flavour. These large fruits weigh in at a hefty 7 kg size and greater, ensuring a bountiful and memorable harvest.
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Open Pollinated Watermelon
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Fruit: Large, oblong shape, 7 kg size and greater, unique sweet orange flesh
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Features: Exceptional sweet flavour; unique orange flesh; large fruit size; reliable producer.
Nutritional Information
This vividly coloured melon offers all the refreshing qualities of classic watermelon, plus a unique boost! The striking orange flesh indicates high levels of beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A, which is essential for vision and immune function. It remains an excellent source of Vitamin C and provides hydrating, low-calorie refreshment for the whole family.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Watermelons are heat-loving vines that need ample space and consistent care to develop their size and sweetness.
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Sow Indoors: Starting indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost is recommended in short-season areas. Use biodegradable pots to minimise root shock during transplanting.
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Sow Outdoors: Direct sow seeds into thoroughly warmed soil after all danger of frost has passed.
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Germination: Seed requires a crucial soil temperature of 24°C to germinate properly. Germination occurs in 5 to 10 days.
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Planting Depth: 12 mm
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Spacing: Sow 6 to 8 seeds per hill, 12 mm deep, in hills spaced 1.8 m to 2.4 m from each other. Thin to 3 to 4 plants per hill.
Provide a site with Full Sun and rich, well-drained soil. Never let the plants lack for water, especially when the fruit is setting, as this is key to developing large, juicy melons.
Why Tendersweet Orange Watermelon Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to grow a melon that stops people in their tracks, the Tendersweet Orange is it. Its stunning interior colour and high performance—competing with the best varieties on sweetness—make it a perfect conversation starter and a rewarding crop. Choose this long-time favourite for its unique flavour and impressive size.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
