80 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Dixie Queen Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, picnic watermelon. The Dixie Queen watermelon is popular in the southern United States. Developed in the 1930s making it a popular heirloom. The rind is bright, light green, with dark green stripes. The Fruit is round like a ball. ~325 seeds/oz.



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Watermelon Seeds - Dixie Queen
The fruit is vibrant red, and very sweet. Watermelons are an annual plant. The grow best in warm soil. To make sure the soil is the right temperature, make sure to start your seeds indoors and transplant outside after the last frost when the soil is a bit warmer. Watermelon vines get very long, so make sure your plants have plenty of space to grow.
- Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Days to Maturity: 80 Days - Annual Crop - Not Intended to Over-winter - All Zones in the U.S.A
- Germination Rate: High - Open Pollinated
- Seeds for: Farm & Garden Vegetable / Fruit Seeds
- Seed Quality: Non-GMO - Heirloom - Premium Seeds
- 3 g - Approximately 34 Seeds
- 1/4 oz - Approximately 81 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 325 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 1,300 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 5,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 26,000 Seeds
Mountain Valley Seed Company Brand - Independently Family Owned & Operated Small Seed Company - Premium Quality Seeds
Basic Info
Latin Name: | Citrullus lanatus |
Dixie Queen Watermelon Color: | Red Flesh, Green Skin |
Growing Info
Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
Days to Maturity: | 80 |
Days to Germination: | 4-12 |
Seeding Depth: | 0.5-1 inch |
Plant Spacing: | 36-48 inches |
Row Spacing: | 7-10 feet |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Growth Habit: | Vining |
Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
Watermelon Size: | Picnic - Classic watermelons ranging from 16 to 45 lbs. |
Seeded or Seedless: | Seeded / Seedless |
Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 80 to 95 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe melons. |
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