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It has a solid deep green rind and sweet red flesh, making it ideal for compact gardens. They're ready to harvest when the closest stem tendril dries and turns brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenus: Citrullus.\u003cbr\u003eType: Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: An American heirloom variety, discovered in Geary, Oklahoma, by M. Hardin around 1955 and introduced by Woodside Seed Company in 1956 or 1959. 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The round or oval fruit weighs 2–3 pounds, has deep orange flesh, creamy texture, thin netted skin, and is ideal for eating fresh, in salads, or smoothies. 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These round melons, released by Kansas State University in 1963, grow up to 25 lbs. and are high in vitamins A, B, C, and lycopene. Harvest when the ground spot turns yellow and the nearest tendril dries. The vines require ample space. This open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom remains a summer classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originated in the United States, developed by Dr. Charles V. Hall at Kansas State University and released in 1963. A popular cross of 'Miles', 'Peacock', and 'Charleston Gray' varieties. 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