Are there any good seedless watermelon cultivars?
Several hybrid cultivars of watermelon produce seedless or nearly seedless fruits. A few plants of a standard cultivar must be included to provide pollen. These triploid hybrids are gaining in popularity. A few good cultivars to try are Honey Hear (yellow) and King of Hearts. Start the plants indoors in pots or other containers about May 1 and transplant to the garden around June 1. This ensures early and good stands. However, the short, comparatively cool season in Wisconsin frequently results in melons low in sugar and lacking in flavor.
