Watermelon Seeds, Crimson Sweet

Citrullus lanatus

$2.19

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Watermelon Seeds, Crimson Sweet

Citrullus lanatus

$2.19

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Product Information

Crimson Sweet Watermelon has exceptionally sweet, deep red flesh that hides behind a distinctively dark green striped rind.

These round melons are high in vitamins A, B, and C and can grow to 25 pounds. They're a main season favorite.

Sku: 7813

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

6-8 Days

Days to
Maturity:

85 Days

Key Features

Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Flavor: Crisp and intensely sweet with high sugar content.

Preparation Ideas: A sweet treat for a hot day when sliced and served as a snack.

Plant Type: Fruit

Fill Weight (grams): 2

Instructions

Start Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.

Planting Depth: .5"

Seed Spacing: Sow Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds roughly 6' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 5' apart.

Suggestions

Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation and full sun. They're ready to harvest when the skin on the underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.