Watermelon, Crimson Sweet Organic Seeds

Name: Watermelon, Crimson Sweet Organic Seeds
SKU: 1510
Price: 3.49 USD
Availability: InStock

Citrullus lanatus

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Watermelon, Crimson Sweet Organic Seeds

Citrullus lanatus

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Product Information

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

This classic summer favorite is nutrient-rich, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and beautifully distinctive. These round melons are high in vitamins A, B, and C and can grow to 25 pounds.

These organic watermelon seeds are a season favorite! Crimson Sweet Watermelon's sweet flavor and vibrant hue make it an ideal addition to salads, smoothies, or just enjoyed on its own.

Sku: 1510

Common Name: Watermelon

Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

6 - 8 Days

Days to
Maturity:

85 Days

Growing Height:

4 - 8"

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts bees

Fill Weight (grams): 1.1

Approximate Seed Count: 3 - 10

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

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.

Planting Depth: 0.5"

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

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

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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