Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds #351

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10-12 lb. round-to-oblong dark and light green striped fruit with small seeds. Very sweet, deep-red, juicy flesh. Resistant to strains 1and 2 of Fusarium Wilt and strains 1 and 3 of Anthracnose. We have found this to be a very consistent trouble free producer of larger watermelons in the North.

Description

Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds

DAYS TO HARVEST

90 from transplant

SOWING

If transplanting (recommended) sow 2-3 weeks before the last frost date about 5 inches apart in a tray or in individual 4-inch pots. Sow crimson sweet watermelon seeds two seeds per hole, and select the stronger seedling to transplant. Watermelons like rich soil. As the seeds are germinating, keep them very warm (75F-80F) and avoid over watering! Cool soil or too much water can cause the seeds to rot rather than sprout! Once they have germinated, they will be thirsty and like plenty of water (but without getting waterlogged.) transplant then they have their first true leaves. Cover immediately (after transplanting and watering in) with row cover for extra warmth and to prevent insect damage. Uncover as soon as flower buds appear to allow pollination.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
full sun

SOIL REQUIREMENTS

Crimson Sweet Watermelons like rich, warm, moist but well-draining soil. Sandy and stony soil seem to be good (stones actually help to raise soils temperature!) as long as you put in plenty of compost and make sure to water them regularly, especially as they start blooming and setting fruit.

PLANT HEIGHT

N/A

PLANT SPACING

4 ft in the row, rows 3 ft apart.

HARDINESS ZONES

Not cold hardy.

HARVEST

When two curling tendrils from the melon towards the roots have turned brown, the watermelon should be ripe.

USES & COOKING SUGGESTIONS

Eat and enjoy!