85 days. Big Stripe is a large, oblong stripe averaging up to 30 lbs. The rind has a light green background with darker green stripes. The rind color holds well and is slow to fade. High yield potential. It is larger than Desert Storm or Patriot. Strong vigorous plants providing good cover for fruit. Flesh is red and sweet. Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt. Good shipper. Big Stripe could be very helpful in areas where larger size watermelons are desired.