{"id":10017027912,"title":"Watermelon Seeds - Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon","handle":"watermelon-striped-klondike-blue-ribbon-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Striped Klondike Watermelon seeds. Striped Klondike Watermelons\u003ci\u003e (Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e, are oblong shaped with thick bright and dark stripes running along the rind. Flesh is a deep red, crisp and sweet, and not stringy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStriped Klondike Blue Ribbon Watermelon - Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Klondike Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e can withstand unpredictable weather that might bring unexpected moisture and\/or cold temperatures. Striped Klondike has a high yield, producing up to 4 melons per plant, each one coming in at 15-20 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Klondike is an annual in Zones 3-9. Start outdoors well after the last frost and provide plenty of water on hot summer days. Resists burning so let it soak up as much sun as it can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Klondike is not only a picturesque watermelon with classic features, but it tastes absolutely wonderful! People tend to enjoy the thin rind as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003eStriped Klondike\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striped Klondike Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 490\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e77-80 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in Zones 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Vegetable\/Fruit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003eOriginated in California at the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 490\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e77 to 80 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5-7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eSow indoors if possible and transplant. Outdoors, sow the seeds in spring after the last frost of the season. Space the plants at least a foot a part, in full sun. Germination takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Needs light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Transplant to soil tilled or loosed to a depth of about a foot. Dig a hole at least 2x the diameter of the pot the plant was in. Fill in the soil around the root ball, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eWatermelons like rich warm soil. Make sure your soil has good drainage and won’t be likely to accumulate standing water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Some gardeners don’t like the appearance of the flowering stalks, and these can be trimmed away (close to ground level). Do your best to remove dying or dead leaves. Keep away from standing water, as this can encourage leaf rot. Prolonged wet weather can also bring about rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-30T09:47:44-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-30T09:47:48-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["90-99 Days","Annual","Fruit","Full Sun","Green","Heirloom","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Red","Seeds","veg_watermelon","Warmer","Watermelon","Zone 10","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":159,"price_min":159,"price_max":7111,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39186600712,"title":"3g Pkg (3x4)","option1":"3g Pkg (3x4)","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18707","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5542245335155,"product_id":10017027912,"position":3,"created_at":"2018-10-30T17:51:53-06:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T17:52:14-06:00","alt":null,"width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/watermelon-striped-klondike-3x4-both_700.jpg?v=1540943534","variant_ids":[39186600712]},"available":true,"name":"Watermelon Seeds - Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon - 3g Pkg (3x4)","public_title":"3g Pkg (3x4)","options":["3g Pkg (3x4)"],"price":159,"weight":9,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006001457"},{"id":39186600456,"title":"1 oz","option1":"1 oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"35099","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5542246383731,"product_id":10017027912,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T17:51:58-06:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T17:52:14-06:00","alt":"Watermelon Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/klondike-blue-ribbon-watermelon-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1540943534","variant_ids":[39186600456,39186600520,39186600584,39186600648]},"available":true,"name":"Watermelon Seeds - Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon - 1 oz","public_title":"1 oz","options":["1 oz"],"price":546,"weight":45,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null},{"id":39186600520,"title":"4 oz","option1":"4 oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"35098","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5542246383731,"product_id":10017027912,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T17:51:58-06:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T17:52:14-06:00","alt":"Watermelon Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/klondike-blue-ribbon-watermelon-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1540943534","variant_ids":[39186600456,39186600520,39186600584,39186600648]},"available":true,"name":"Watermelon Seeds - Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon - 4 oz","public_title":"4 oz","options":["4 oz"],"price":901,"weight":132,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null},{"id":39186600584,"title":"1 lb","option1":"1 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"35096","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5542246383731,"product_id":10017027912,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T17:51:58-06:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T17:52:14-06:00","alt":"Watermelon Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/klondike-blue-ribbon-watermelon-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1540943534","variant_ids":[39186600456,39186600520,39186600584,39186600648]},"available":true,"name":"Watermelon Seeds - Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon - 1 lb","public_title":"1 lb","options":["1 lb"],"price":2420,"weight":513,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null},{"id":39186600648,"title":"5 lb","option1":"5 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"35097","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5542246383731,"product_id":10017027912,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T17:51:58-06:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T17:52:14-06:00","alt":"Watermelon Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/klondike-blue-ribbon-watermelon-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1540943534","variant_ids":[39186600456,39186600520,39186600584,39186600648]},"available":true,"name":"Watermelon Seeds - Striped Klondike Blue Ribbon - 5 lb","public_title":"5 lb","options":["5 lb"],"price":7111,"weight":2381,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/klondike-blue-ribbon-watermelon-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1540943534","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/non-gmo-sprouting-seed_cc4365cd-d94b-454d-b228-c3fa4a3ec55e.jpg?v=1540943536","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/watermelon-striped-klondike-3x4-both_700.jpg?v=1540943534"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/klondike-blue-ribbon-watermelon-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1540943534","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Striped Klondike Watermelon seeds. Striped Klondike Watermelons\u003ci\u003e (Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e, are oblong shaped with thick bright and dark stripes running along the rind. Flesh is a deep red, crisp and sweet, and not stringy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStriped Klondike Blue Ribbon Watermelon - Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Klondike Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e can withstand unpredictable weather that might bring unexpected moisture and\/or cold temperatures. Striped Klondike has a high yield, producing up to 4 melons per plant, each one coming in at 15-20 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Klondike is an annual in Zones 3-9. Start outdoors well after the last frost and provide plenty of water on hot summer days. Resists burning so let it soak up as much sun as it can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped Klondike is not only a picturesque watermelon with classic features, but it tastes absolutely wonderful! People tend to enjoy the thin rind as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003eStriped Klondike\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striped Klondike Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 490\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e77-80 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in Zones 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Vegetable\/Fruit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003eOriginated in California at the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 inch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 490\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e77 to 80 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5-7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eSow indoors if possible and transplant. Outdoors, sow the seeds in spring after the last frost of the season. Space the plants at least a foot a part, in full sun. Germination takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Needs light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Transplant to soil tilled or loosed to a depth of about a foot. Dig a hole at least 2x the diameter of the pot the plant was in. Fill in the soil around the root ball, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eWatermelons like rich warm soil. Make sure your soil has good drainage and won’t be likely to accumulate standing water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Some gardeners don’t like the appearance of the flowering stalks, and these can be trimmed away (close to ground level). Do your best to remove dying or dead leaves. Keep away from standing water, as this can encourage leaf rot. Prolonged wet weather can also bring about rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}