Citrullus lanatus. Warm season 85 days. Full sun. USDA organic. Sow after last change of spring frost. Heirloom. With out of this world flavor and extraordinary markings, Moon & Stars will delight your palate and decorate your garden! We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. Moon & Stars' mysterious color patterns are caused by the plant's genes. The leaves and rind are a deep green, speckled with tiny yellow stars and one or more larger yellow moons; the foliage is speckled as well. Fruits are 25-40 lbs., and about 15 inches long. The sweet, pink/red flesh has old-fashioned watermelon flavor. Large seeds makes Moon & Stars a true, summertime eat and spit watermelon celebration. Resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose. This packet sows up to 5 mounds. No GMOs. All our seeds are untreated. Illustrated by Susan Rubin. www.botanicalinterests.com. Certified organic by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture.