Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds (Organic)

Crimson Sweet Watermelon is an All-America Selections winner prized for exceptionally sweet, crisp, deep-red flesh inside a light green rind with dark stripes. Round fruits typically weigh 15 to 25 pounds, and the variety resists fusarium wilt and anthracnose for dependable performance across many climates.

At a glance

• Variety: Crimson Sweet watermelon
• Type: Organic, non-GMO; self-pollinating
• Days to maturity: About 88 days (80-90)
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 4 to 6 feet apart
• Planting depth: 1/2"
• Germination: 3-9 days
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
• Approx. seeds per pack: 25 (2,554 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Family gardens, picnics, and summer desserts
• Home gardeners and market growers
• Warm-climate summer plots with room to vine
• Disease-prone gardens needing resistant stock
• Fresh eating and blended drinks

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/2" deep in loose, well-draining soil once soil temperatures reach 75 to 95°F, in full sun. Germination takes 3-9 days. Give vigorous vines room by spacing plants 4 to 6 feet apart. Plants bloom in late spring to early summer and fruit matures around 88 days from planting.

Flavor profile

Very sweet and juicy with crisp, deep-red flesh and a high sugar content. Enjoy fresh, blended into drinks, or paired with other summer fruits.

About Grow Organic

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