{"product_id":"stone-mountain-watermelon","title":"Watermelon Seeds, Stone Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e). A legendary commercial melon from the early 20th century with old-fashioned, sugary sweet watermelon flavor. Stone Mountain was introduced in 1923 by Hastings Seed Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to become one of the top commercial melons of the 1930s and 1940s; today it is almost extinct due to mass production and hybrids. Nice-sized fruits weigh about 30 pounds, and have thick rinds that make them excel as shippers and storage melons. The red flesh is sweet, juicy, and wonderful, bringing back memories of how watermelons used to taste. A classic Southern melon produced from seed provided by seed collector Rodger Winn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone Mountain watermelon grows best in full sun with fertile, sandy or loamy soil. Enrich soil with compost before planting and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Its thick rind helps prevent splitting and improves shelf life. Allow vines room to sprawl and provide consistent watering throughout fruit development for optimal sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511224959262,"sku":"WM164","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/watermelon_stone_mountain.jpg?v=1782398873","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/stone-mountain-watermelon","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}