Black Diamond melons are large, juicy and bright red. In warmer climates this melon will start producing during the mid-season, just when you are craving a cool melon the most! Black Diamond is bred to have a tough skin & large leaves that help to prevent sunburn. Rumored to have developed around Hope, Arkansas. Black diamond watermelon produces 40# lip licking juicy red melons. This is one drought tolerant melon! The rind is thick enough to tolerate transport but thin enough to make slicing a breeze. Excellent for home gardens and market growers. Seeds can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm.
Zones 3-10