Crimson Sweet YellowWatermelon — Heirloom Seeds
Citrullus lanatus | 80 Days | Open-Pollinated
Everything you love about a classic summer watermelon — with a surprise waiting inside.
The Crimson Sweet Yellow is a yellow-fleshed mutation of one of the most celebrated watermelons ever developed. The original Crimson Sweet was bred at Kansas State University in 1963 from a cross between the Miles/Peacock and Charleston Gray varieties, and went on to win an All-America Selections award in 1964. It became the watermelon that all other watermelons are measured against — crisp, intensely sweet, and reliable enough for both backyard gardens and commercial fields. The yellow-fleshed version carries all of that same DNA and dependability, with one stunning difference: crack open that familiar striped green rind and instead of red, you'll find brilliant, glowing yellow flesh that stops people in their tracks.
The flavor is something most people don't expect. Yellow-fleshed watermelons tend to register as sweeter and more complex than their red counterparts — less sharp, with a smooth honeyed sweetness that lingers. At around 20 pounds per fruit, it's the perfect size for a summer gathering, a farmers market table, or a backyard cookout where you want to give people something to talk about. Slice it and set it out next to a red watermelon and watch what happens.
The vines are vigorous and naturally resistant to both anthracnose and fusarium wilt, two of the most common watermelon diseases. This is a forgiving, productive variety that performs well across a wide range of climates, making it just as well-suited to the Deep South as it is to northern gardens with shorter growing seasons.
Classic roots. Unexpected color. Unforgettable flavor.