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Watermelon Seeds, Crimson Sweet
Citrullus lanatus
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Watermelon Seeds, Crimson Sweet
Citrullus lanatus
Regular price
$2.19
Regular price
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$2.19
Unit price
per
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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
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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.
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