Chelsea Watermelon - RARE heirloom 10 seeds

Chelsea Watermelon - Unlike most heirlooms which were maintained in a single family for generations, Chelsea was raised commercially in the river bottom valley of it's origin in Chelsea, Iowa. A large pink melon with a pale green rind, this variety is sweet and reliable in seasons which are hot and dry. The seed for our start came from a gentleman named Marvin who saved this variety from extinction and also supplied Seed Saver's Exchange with their start of the great variety. Marvin still lives in Chelsea and still raises this variety. When we obtained our seeds Marvin sent a note stating, "When I was in country school back in the 40's we always had a Chelsea melon every Friday afternoon when melon's were in season. Everyone living along Highway 212 Northeast and Northwest of Chelsea would be selling these watermelons in triple box wagons along the highway. - Marvin."

80–90 days.

Planting Guide included. Ships in padded envelope.

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