Crimson Sweet
25 Seeds
(Citrullus lanatus) This classic watermelon variety has maintained its popularity for decades and for good reason. Healthy vines produce an abundance of watermelons usually ranging from 20-25 pounds. Melons have a classic green striped rind with a medium red center. Flesh is crisp, juicy and bursting with sweet flavor. Very reliable variety. 85 days to harvest. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 3 to 4 feet between hills and to 8 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Watermelons are ready to harvest when the tendril nearest the melon has dried and the belly of the melon has turned yellow.
(Citrullus lanatus) This classic watermelon variety has maintained its popularity for decades and for good reason. Healthy vines produce an abundance of watermelons usually ranging from 20-25 pounds. Melons have a classic green striped rind with a medium red center. Flesh is crisp, juicy and bursting with sweet flavor. Very reliable variety. 85 days to harvest. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 3 to 4 feet between hills and to 8 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Watermelons are ready to harvest when the tendril nearest the melon has dried and the belly of the melon has turned yellow.
