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Triple Gold Watermelon
Triple Gold is a seedless yellow watermelon hybrid that matures in 70 to 79 days, producing compact 8 to 10-pound fruits perfect for smaller gardens and patios. Its round shape and distinctive green rind with dark green stripes hide a brilliant yellow flesh that's remarkably sweet and entirely seed-free. Hardy across zones 3 through 13, this annual vining plant thrives in full sun and delivers summer refreshment without the mess of traditional watermelon seeds.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
High
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam, Fertile
Growth Stats
18 in
Height
TypeVining
Spacing
36
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
High
Zones
3-13
Size
18in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
The flesh is a striking golden yellow rather than the expected pink or red, and it's completely seedless despite being an F1 hybrid. At 8 to 10 pounds, Triple Gold stays small enough to fit easily in a standard refrigerator or suit smaller garden spaces, yet offers the full, sweet flavor of larger varieties. The combination of compact size, minimal days to maturity, and unusual appearance makes it a conversation starter at any table.
Common Uses
Triple Gold is grown for fresh eating straight from the melon, sliced and chilled for hot summer days. The seedless flesh makes it convenient for fruit salads, smoothie bowls, and any preparation where removing seeds would be tedious. Its smaller size suits single families, small gatherings, or anyone who wants the ritual of cutting into a watermelon without committing to a 20-pound behemoth.
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Care Instructions
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant hardened seedlings outdoors once soil temperature reaches at least 70°F and all danger of frost has passed. Space plants 36 inches apart in rows spaced 96 inches apart to allow ample room for vining growth.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds into warm soil after the last frost date when soil reaches 70°F or warmer. Plant seeds at the recommended depth and allow room for vines to sprawl.
Harvesting
Triple Gold reaches harvest readiness in 70 to 79 days from planting. Pick melons when the rind develops a waxy appearance and the underside (ground spot) turns from white to pale yellow. The fruit should feel heavy for its size and give slightly when pressed, though seedless melons can be trickier to judge than seeded varieties. Cut or carefully twist the melon from the vine rather than yanking it.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Citrullus lanatus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Growth Habit
Vining
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)