Densuke Watermelon Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Densuke Watermelon is a specialty Japanese watermelon variety known for its distinctive dark green to nearly black rind and sweet, crisp red flesh. This warm-season vining plant is suitable for home gardens and sunny growing areas with sufficient space.

Features

• Specialty Japanese watermelon variety
• Distinctive dark green to black rind
• Sweet, juicy red flesh
• Warm-season annual fruit crop
• Vigorous trailing vine growth
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
• Common Name: Densuke Watermelon
• Other Common Names: Black Watermelon, Japanese Black Watermelon
• Seed Type / Variety: Densuke Watermelon
• Growth Habit: Trailing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 3–11
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Summer–early fall
• Sowing Season: Late spring
• Germination Time: 5–14 days
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, sandy loam, well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular
• Mature Size: Vines 8–15 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 3–5 feet