Moon and Stars Red Watermelon 15+ Seeds – Rare Heirloom Speckled Yellow Rind

Grow one of the most eye-catching heirloom watermelons with Moon and Stars Red Watermelon Seeds. This classic variety is famous for its dark green rind covered in distinctive bright yellow spots and larger “moon” markings, giving every fruit a unique, almost painted appearance.

Inside, the melons reveal sweet, juicy red flesh with traditional watermelon flavor. The vines are vigorous and even the foliage can show the same unusual yellow spotting as the fruit, making this variety beautiful both in the garden and at harvest.

Moon and Stars Red is perfect for heirloom gardens, farm stands, summer picnics, fresh slicing, and gardeners who love unusual varieties.

Plant Details

• Variety: Moon and Stars Red
• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
• Type: Heirloom watermelon
• Fruit Shape: Round to slightly elongated
• Rind Color: Dark green with yellow spots and larger moon-like markings
• Flesh Color: Deep red
• Flavor: Sweet, juicy and refreshing
• Fruit Size: Large, often around 15–25 lbs
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–100 days
• Growth Habit: Vigorous trailing vines
• Sun: Full sun
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Best Uses: Fresh eating, slicing, heirloom gardens and farm stands

Growing Info

• When to Plant: Sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, or start indoors around 2–3 weeks before transplanting.
• Planting Depth: Sow approximately ½–1 inch deep.
• Germination: Usually around 5–10 days in warm soil.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 3–4 feet between plants and plenty of space for vines to spread.
• Sunlight: Grow in full sun.
• Soil: Fertile, loose and well-draining soil enriched with compost works best.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during early growth and fruit development. Avoid keeping the roots waterlogged.
• Harvesting: Look for a drying tendril near the fruit, a creamy ground spot, and a mature duller rind before harvesting.

Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful yellow moon-and-star markings
• Sweet red flesh
• Unique heirloom appearance
• Large impressive fruits
• Traditional watermelon flavor
• Vigorous productive vines
• Great conversation-piece variety
• Excellent for fresh slicing
• Beautiful farm-stand fruit
• Great for heirloom gardens
• Rare and unusual appearance
• Fun variety for families
• Eye-catching summer harvest

🌿 Happy growing!

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