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Seedless Watermelon Plant (Tropical Apollo) + 2 Free Pollinators

Tropical Apollo Watermelon is a true head-turner—bursting with rich red flesh, a crisp, juicy texture, and wrapped in a bold golden-yellow rind that makes it stand out in any garden or market display. This seedless variety delivers big on both flavor and visual appeal, with round-to-blocky melons that look as good as they taste. Grown strong in our greenhouses and ready to thrive, Tropical Apollo is your shortcut to high-yield harvests and unforgettable summer moments. Perfect for home growers who want something sweet, unique, and guaranteed to impress.

$4999
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Days to Harvest

75–85 days from transplant to mature fruit.

Plant Height

12–18 inches tall (vine spreads out more than it grows upright).

Fruit Size

10–16 lbs making them ideal for families and easy handling.


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🌱 Planting & Pollinator Placement Instructions

Each set includes 7 plants: 5 seedless Tropical Apollo F1 watermelon plants and 2 complimentary pollinator plants (seeded).

Plant only the seedless seedlings 3 feet apart, with 6 feet between rows to allow for vigorous vine growth. These watermelon vines are non-competitive, so they can grow close together without affecting each other’s performance.

To ensure proper pollination and maximize fruit production, place the 2 pollinator plants in the spaces between the seedless plants, not in line with them. Specifically, tuck one pollinator between the first and second seedless plants, and the other between the fourth and fifth — positioning them about 18 inches from each seedless plant on either side.

The layout should follow this simple pattern:

(S • P • S ••• S ••• S • P • S)

P = Pollinator | S = Seedless | • = Spacing

This arrangement supports optimal fruit set, leading to high yields of seedless melons—along with a few bonus seeded melons from the pollinators.

Hybrid or Heirloom: Hybrid (Seedless Triploid)

Disease Resistance: Intermediate resistance to Fusarium Wilt (races 0 & 1) and Anthracnose (race 1)

Cold or Heat Tolerance: Thrives in warm conditions; requires full sun. Not frost-tolerant—plant after danger of frost has passed

Height at the Time of Purchase: 5-7 inches

Non-GMO: Yes, these seedlings are non-GMO.

Estimated Quantity of Fruits: 2–4 large melons per plant, depending on care and growing conditions. Each fruit averages 10–16 pounds