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About Chris Cross

85–90 days. Round light green melons with jagged dark stripes and black-seeded pink interior. 1950 family heirloom from Montrose, Iowa. Developed by crossing the attractive Dixie Queen with the disease-resistant Hawkesbury. Open-pollinated and suited to Midwest gardens.

About Watermelon

Large vining plants with sweet, juicy fruits.

Pot Size & Price
Seed Packets
$3.50
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Catalog
V308
Plant Traits
Cold Sensitive
Culinary
Organic

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