Kleckley's Sweet, Organic Watermelon Seed
Kleckley's Sweet
Organic Watermelon Seed
- Candy-sweet heirloom flesh preserves a celebrated Alabama tradition
- Long dark-skinned fruits can reach twenty-five to forty pounds
- Thin tender rinds favor garden-fresh eating over long shipping
- Certified organic seed
Key Attributes
About Kleckley's Sweet, Organic Watermelon Seed
A. Kleckley of Alabama bred this variety for exceptional sweetness and home-garden quality. The melons typically reach 25–40 pounds and develop a long, oblong shape with a thin, dark-green rind that makes them easy to cut but not ideal for shipping—one reason they became a beloved backyard classic rather than a commercial staple. Inside, the flesh is deep red, extremely juicy, and known for its rich, candy-like sweetness.
Growing details
Planting
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Growing Instructions
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
AVG. Seeding Rate
Pests & Diseases
Fusarium wilt, anthracnose, gummy stem blight, downy mildew, and mosaic viruses affect watermelon. Choose resistant varieties and clean seed, rotate cucurbits for several years, and avoid working wet vines. Remove permanently wilted or mosaic plants; harvest only sound fruit without sunken or water-soaked lesions.
Check watermelon seedlings for cucumber beetles and later inspect leaves for aphids or spider mites. Row cover helps before flowering, but remove it for pollination; squash bugs and vine borers are less typical on watermelon.
Our Promise
Urban Farmer
Satisfaction Guarantee
At Urban Farmer, we believe every great garden begins with dependable products and seeds you can trust. We’re committed to helping gardeners and growers succeed—from planting to harvest.
100% Non-GMO Seed
Every Urban Farmer seed is guaranteed to be non-GMO and free from
genetic engineering.
High-Quality Seed
We carefully select dependable varieties for strong performance,
uniform growth, excellent flavor, and rewarding harvests. We produce
many varieties on our Indiana farm and work closely with trusted
growers across the United States.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction matters to us. If you aren’t satisfied with your
purchase, we’ll provide a replacement or refund the purchase price in
accordance with our guarantee.
Whether you’re planting your first garden or growing on a larger scale, you can count on Urban Farmer for quality products, helpful service, and support throughout the growing season.
Features
Key Attributes
About Kleckley's Sweet, Organic Watermelon Seed
A. Kleckley of Alabama bred this variety for exceptional sweetness and home-garden quality. The melons typically reach 25–40 pounds and develop a long, oblong shape with a thin, dark-green rind that makes them easy to cut but not ideal for shipping—one reason they became a beloved backyard classic rather than a commercial staple. Inside, the flesh is deep red, extremely juicy, and known for its rich, candy-like sweetness.
Growing details
Planting
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
AVG. Seeding Rate
Pests & Diseases
Fusarium wilt, anthracnose, gummy stem blight, downy mildew, and mosaic viruses affect watermelon. Choose resistant varieties and clean seed, rotate cucurbits for several years, and avoid working wet vines. Remove permanently wilted or mosaic plants; harvest only sound fruit without sunken or water-soaked lesions.
Check watermelon seedlings for cucumber beetles and later inspect leaves for aphids or spider mites. Row cover helps before flowering, but remove it for pollination; squash bugs and vine borers are less typical on watermelon.
Our Promise
Our Promise
Urban Farmer
Satisfaction Guarantee
At Urban Farmer, we believe every great garden begins with dependable products and seeds you can trust. We’re committed to helping gardeners and growers succeed—from planting to harvest.
100% Non-GMO Seed
Every Urban Farmer seed is guaranteed to be non-GMO and free from
genetic engineering.
High-Quality Seed
We carefully select dependable varieties for strong performance,
uniform growth, excellent flavor, and rewarding harvests. We produce
many varieties on our Indiana farm and work closely with trusted
growers across the United States.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction matters to us. If you aren’t satisfied with your
purchase, we’ll provide a replacement or refund the purchase price in
accordance with our guarantee.
Whether you’re planting your first garden or growing on a larger scale, you can count on Urban Farmer for quality products, helpful service, and support throughout the growing season.
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