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DeSoto, TX · watermelon variety guide DeSoto TX

Watermelon variety guide.

A quick guide to the main seeded watermelon varieties customers ask for at the DeSoto stand.

Orange Seeded and Orange Crush

Orange watermelons stand out because of their color and sweetness. Orange Seeded gives you old-school texture with seeds; Orange Crush brings vivid orange flesh when the season brings it in.

Red Seeded, Jubilee, Crimson Sweet, and Black Diamond

Red Seeded is the classic. Jubilee is large and striped for events. Crimson Sweet is crisp and dependable. Black Diamond is the heavy dark-green old-fashioned melon people remember from Texas summers.

Ask what is cutting sweetest

The best variety changes by week. Order ahead and ask what is tasting best before you drive.

Want a specific variety?

Order ahead from the DeSoto stand and ask what varieties are available this week.

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Quick answers

What watermelon varieties do you carry in DeSoto?

Our main lineup is Orange Seeded, Red Seeded, Jubilee, Crimson Sweet, Orange Crush, and Black Diamond, depending on seasonal availability.

Which variety is best for events?

Jubilee, Crimson Sweet, and large red seeded melons are strong event choices because they cut well and serve crowds.

Do orange watermelons taste different?

Orange flesh watermelon is usually very sweet with a bright, mellow flavor. Availability changes by season, so ask ahead.