- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 85 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Watermelon (Learn more)
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Dimensions: 6'-10' vines
Variety Info: 'Cream of Saskatchewan' produces round fruits that average 6–11 pounds. Outer rind is pale green with dark green stripes. The creamy-white interior is firm and sweet.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 Days
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 2 - 3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 4' – 6' apart
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound.
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Growing Info
Harvesting: It can be tricky to know exactly when a watermelon is ripe and ready to pick. First, know the number of "days to harvest" and begin checking fruits as harvest date draws closer. Signs to look for are: (1) the bottom of the melon (where it lies on the soil) turns from light green to a yellowish color; (2) the surface color of the fruit turns dull; (3) the skin becomes resistant to penetration by the thumbnail and is rough to the touch; and (4) light green, curly tendril on the stem near the point of attachment of the melon is brown and dry. All of these indicators may not necessarily occur at the same time.
- Marissa B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/16/25Amazing Watermelon!
This watermelon tastes amazing. Someone else grew one and I had the pleasure of tasting it. Afterwards I decided im going to grow my own! Can't wait!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/19/25Hey Marissa,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. "Amazing Watermelon!" is exactly what we love to hear about Cream of Saskatchewan Watermelon Seeds - and we absolutely love that you had such an incredible tasting experience that it inspired you to grow your own!
Your taste-and-grow inspiration will be so exciting for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding Cream of Saskatchewan Watermelon Seeds can be for creating those amazing homegrown melons that deliver that perfect combination of incredible flavor, reliable growing performance, and the satisfaction of harvesting your very own "amazing watermelons" right from your garden!
Keep on growing 🌻️