A favorite for gardeners in hot, dry climates! Desert King is a drought- and sunburn-resistant heirloom producing juicy, 20-pound fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a bright, light green skin. Ripe fruit holds on the vine for 3-4 weeks and stores well after harvest. Reliable and easy to grow. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10 days Maturity: 85 days Direct sow -1 deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon roots prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested if possible. Sow seeds 6 apart. Space plants 18 apart in rows 6-8 apart.