Citrullus lanatus
2 gram heirloom seed package. About 16-20 seeds
Cobb Gem is one of the largest watermelons you could grow.
If you are out to win the State Fair this in the one to grow.
Easily weigh 120-130 pounds.
Very heavy producer.
Large gray-black seeds.
The flesh is red
These melons are primarily grown for bragging rights.
So if you want to win the county fair or just impress the folks on your block Cobb Gem is the watermelon for you.
The picture shows Rep. Frank Washburn at the 1963 Watermelon Festival in Tallahassee, Florida. Frank paid $425 for this big 74 pound Cobb Gem watermelon!