8-12 lb pink watermelon with light green skin; selected under dry farmed conditions in Northern CA; known for it’s keeping ability. The average yield per plant in a 2019 melon trial with the OSU Dry Farming Project was 84 lbs or ~8 melons per plant. Christmas watermelon has been a favorite of the Dry Farming Collaborative because it holds in the field well and has consistent flavor and crisp texture.
Variety Details
| Type | watermelon |
| Species | Citrullus lanatus |
| Availability | Seed Revolution Now! |
| Breeder/Steward | Bill Reynolds |
| Recommended by | Dry Farming Institute |
| Location of Variety Evaluation | Western Oregon |
| Variety Evaluation Info | OSU Dry Farming Project 2019 Melon Trial Report |
