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Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds for Planting, 150+ Heirloom Seeds Per Packet, (Isla's Garden Seeds), Non GMO Seeds, Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet', Great Home Garden Gift
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Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds for Features
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One of the most popular watermelons out there! Crimson Sweet has a tough, medium green rind with dark-green stripes.
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Seeds are great for Planting in Garden or for storing in a seed safe for emergency. As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely.
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Annual. 85 days. 6-12" height. 5-6' spacing. Produces nearly round 25 lb. average striped green watermelons with crimson flesh.
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Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
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USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
About Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds For
Citrullus lanatus "Crimson Sweet" Dark green rind with light green stripes adorn this large, round fruit. These watermelon average around 25 lb. Inside is dark red, firm, with small seeds. 1-2 fruits per plant. Very sweet. Type: Annual Sun: Full Planting Depth: 1” Spacing: 4-5' Water: Moderate Days to Maturity/Bloom: 80 days Height: 36” vining Zones: 3-9 In cool climates, watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Watermelons should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
