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Old January 7, 2016   #1
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Default Red fleshed watermelons that grow well in Pennsylvania

I live in Southwestern Pennsylvania and I'm looking for suggestions of red fleshed watermelon varieties that grow well in this area.

I want to give a few a try this season.


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Old January 7, 2016   #2
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I'm in the southeast end of the state and have had the best luck with Crimson Sweet, Dark Star and Sweet Dakota Rose- all with a pink/red hue. I can send you seeds for Sweet Dakota Rose if you want to give it a try.

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Good to see others from PA. I will probably watch what you all say as I'm very new at this plus it's nice to get advice from those in the same zone/area. I've been kicking around growing watermelon. Just trying to not "bite off more than I can chew" my first year.

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Another welcome from the SE corner of the state! Sounds like a worthwhile project! Sometimes you just have to dive into the deep end of the pool.
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We grow crimson sweet and sangria, jade star and sugar baby. We live close to the akron Ohio area and I would think that is close enough to be very similar in growing conditions. Those are not an entire list of successful varieties I am sure, but they have been consistent for us.
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