2006 Research Trial (PDF). In 2006 we evaluated 117 varieties of watermelon. The field was certified organic and was managed accordingly.
2005 Research Trial (PDF). In 2004 we evaluated 44 varieties of icebox watermelon, and in 2005 we evaluated 101 varieties. The field was certified organic and was managed accordingly.
2004 – 2005 Variety Descriptions (PDF). This table includes information for each variety in our trial in 2004 and 2005. Information includes days to maturity, fruit size and weight, rind color, flesh color, ploidy, brix, and seed sources.
2004 Icebox Watermelon Rind Thickness (PDF). In 2004, we measured the rind thickness of 47 icebox watermelons. Rind thickness may impact suitability for shipping as well as consumer preference
2004 Research Trial (PDF). 44 varieties of icebox watermelon were grown and evaluated in a replicated field study. The field was certified organic and was managed accordingly.
2003 Research Trial (PDF). This was an observation study (non-replicated) and included 9 varieties of icebox watermelons. The study was conducted on certified organic land and was managed accordingly.
2013 Cost Estimation of Producing Seedless Watermelon in Eastern Washington (PDF). WSU Extension Fact Sheet FS150E. 6 pages. Published October 2014. In addition to the publication there is a Microsoft Excel worksheet available. To download the worksheet, use the following link (Cost Estimate 2013 (xlsx)).
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