Mountain Sweet is a treasured yellow meat watermelon variety with deep roots in American history, dating back to at least the 1850s. Originally selected from the popular red-fleshed Mountain Sweet melons of the Northeast, this golden-fleshed strain offers the same vigorous growth and size—just with a sunny twist. Weighing in at 20 to 40 pounds, these large, oblong fruits feature dark green rinds with pale green striping and deliver exceptionally sweet, juicy yellow watermelon flesh. The rich yellow color of Mountain Sweet comes from lutein and carotene, two naturally occurring plant pigments that, in this case, develop in the absence of lycopene—the compound responsible for traditional, red watermelon flesh. The result is a vibrant melon with a uniquely mellow, honeyed flavor that’s both refreshing and nostalgic. Well-suited to regions with long, warm summers, Mountain Sweet watermelons typically reach maturity in about 95 days. This heirloom thrives in open spaces with plenty of room to sprawl, rewarding gardeners with old-fashioned flavor and eye-catching color. Approximately 95 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.
