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Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds

Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds

SKU:3051

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Watermelon—the word brings to mind the long, lazy days of summer, picnics, and barbecues. 'Crimson Sweet' is a high-quality old standard of home gardens, weighing about 20–25 pounds with bright crimson flesh. With just a little care, it can be easily grown in northern climates; see inside of packet for details. Bottom turns ivory when ripe. Resistant to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 85 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Watermelon (Learn more)

Native: Africa

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 6'–10' vines

Variety Info: Crimson Sweet' produces 12"x10", 20–25 pound fruit with brilliant red, crisp, very sweet flesh. The rind is medium green with dark green striping. Resistant to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

Attributes: Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Anthracnose Resistant, Frost Sensitive

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 4'–6' apart

Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound

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Growing Info

Harvesting: It can be tricky to know exactly when a watermelon is ripe and ready to pick. First, know the number of "days to harvest" and begin checking fruits as harvest date draws closer. Signs to look for are: (1) the bottom of the melon (where it lies on the soil) turns from light green to a yellowish color; (2) the surface color of the fruit turns dull; (3) the skin becomes resistant to penetration by the thumbnail and is rough to the touch; and (4) light green, curly tendril on the stem near the point of attachment of the melon is brown and dry. All of these indicators may not necessarily occur at the same time.

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  • Ray W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/13/24
    5 Stars

    Crimson Sweet Watermelon is one of the best varieties I've ever grown here in NW AZ in the Mohave Desert. Best of all I can save the seed for future plantings.

  • Michelle
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/5/24
    5 Stars

    So far so good! I direct seed my seeds about two weeks ago and had a 100% germination and everybody looks happy and healthy so far. Overall I have been pleased with everything that came in this order and will definitely order again from botanical interests.

  • Michelle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/5/24
    5 Stars

    So far so good! I direct seed my seeds about two weeks ago and had a 100% germination and everybody looks happy and healthy so far. Overall I have been pleased with everything that came in this order and will definitely order again from botanical interests.

  • Dontrie L.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/29/24
    5 Stars

    Pulled one off, this is the second, and the sugar baby’s are going now 😎

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  • Sandra M.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/9/23
    5 Stars

    I planted 5 of these seeds this year. My cat dug one up, I stepped on another nice seed growth. With the three left I still got beautiful large sweet watermelon. Here in the photo is a large one on the back left and a surprise one that grew right next to it on another vine. I am usually not successful with watermelon but this variety likes our hot weather here in the south Houston, TX area.