Watermelon ‘Moon and Stars’

Originally introduced by Peter Henderson and Company in 1926, it was called ‘Sun, Moon, and Stars’. It has continued to stay at the top of the charts as the most popular heirloom variety watermelon.  The dark green rind is covered with small yellow spots and a larger ‘moon’ spot.  The leaves are also speckled with yellow.  It has sweet, red flesh and can grow to over 40 lbs! 95 days. Sun. Annual.