description Blacktail Mountain Overview
Blacktail Mountain is an open-pollinated watermelon cultivar bred by Glenn Drowns in northern Idaho for regions with short, cool growing seasons. It produces round fruits with dark green rinds and red flesh and is noted for reaching maturity relatively early compared with many larger watermelons. The cultivar is intended chiefly for home gardeners and small growers in climates where the available period of summer heat is limited.
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Blacktail Mountain ranks #32 of 173 in the Melon ranking, behind Rocky Ford, ahead of Hales Best Jumbo.
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How good is Blacktail Mountain?
Blacktail Mountain scores 8.10/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Melon category. Excellent short-season open-pollinated watermelon with strong northern-garden acclaim; early maturity plus good flavor.
What are the best alternatives to Blacktail Mountain?
See our alternatives page for Blacktail Mountain for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Charentais, Crown Melon, Yubari King.
How does Blacktail Mountain compare to Charentais?
See our detailed comparison of Blacktail Mountain vs Charentais with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Blacktail Mountain worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.10/10, Blacktail Mountain is highly rated in Melon. See all Melon ranked.
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