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The original fruits, Citrullus lanatus, have become a botanist’s playground, with the flavor and flesh the primary characteristics, while size and rind color may be manipulated. If your watermelon is yellow inside, chances are it is a derivative of the parent and has been carefully bred to enhance certain other traits. Watermelon is a hot season fruit that requires well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter in full sun. Yellow watermelons need consistent moisture until fruit is the size of a tennis ball. Thereafter, water when soil is dry several inches down. A week before the fruit is ripe, withhold water to intensify the sugar in the flesh. These plants need plenty of room to spread. Space 60 inches apart and avoid overhead watering, which can cause foliar diseases. Harvest your yellow melons when the rind becomes dull green and a good rap on the fruit results in a dull thud. Store melons for up to 3 weeks in a cool area. Now that you know how to grow yellow watermelons, enjoy their golden fruits as a fun surprise to spring on friends and family.