{"id":10017026120,"title":"Watermelon Seeds - Crimson Sweet","handle":"watermelon-crimson-sweet-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e80-90 days. Non-GMO Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds. Crimson Sweet Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e, is a bold favorite among avid watermelon growers. A 15-20 lb. fruit with a very fine and sweet texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon - Garden Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e is raved about by professional and at-home growers because of its reliable results and uncompromised flavor! High yields and consistent growth is prized because growing watermelon takes all summer long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon is an annual in zones 3-9. If outside of these zones, consider growing indoors in a greenhouse. The plant will produce flowers over its growth cycle. It is best to deadhead these blooms to promote fruit growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRap the surface of this watermelon. If it lets out a low thud, it is ready to harvest. If the sound is higher pitched, it’s not ready to be picked yet. Where the fruit meets the grown is a good place to check. If the bottom is cream or yellow, it is time to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Citrullus lanatus \u003c\/i\u003e“Crimson Sweet”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson Sweet \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 420\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 80-90 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual, Tender Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Smoothies, Juices, Eating Raw, Pickling\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to cucumber beetles and melon aphids and to fungal diseases like gummy stem blight, anthracnose, and downy mildew.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/2 inch, cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e70 to 75 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5-8 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e4-6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e40 melons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eCan be sown indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date or outdoors when night temperatures are above 60° F for two weeks. This will result in an Autumn crop. Plant 3 seeds ½ inch down and cover with ¼ inch of soil. Thin seedlings to 2 seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e First, “harden off” your plant for up to 14 days before transplanting. Prep the bed, by turning the soil under 8 inches. Dig a whole big enough for the entire root structure. Loosen the dirt around the root structure, and place the plant in the whole covering the roots. Water thoroughly. Holes should be at least 12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eA rich fertile loam, well-drained and warm. Prefers a light acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Try all of the methods to check for ripeness. Give the thick rind a thump. A dull sound usually means it’s ready. Check the bottom. If it is a cream color rather than white, it may be ready. Scratch the rind. 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Non-GMO Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds. Crimson Sweet Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e, is a bold favorite among avid watermelon growers. A 15-20 lb. fruit with a very fine and sweet texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon - Garden Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon \u003ci\u003e(Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/i\u003e is raved about by professional and at-home growers because of its reliable results and uncompromised flavor! High yields and consistent growth is prized because growing watermelon takes all summer long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon is an annual in zones 3-9. If outside of these zones, consider growing indoors in a greenhouse. The plant will produce flowers over its growth cycle. It is best to deadhead these blooms to promote fruit growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRap the surface of this watermelon. If it lets out a low thud, it is ready to harvest. If the sound is higher pitched, it’s not ready to be picked yet. Where the fruit meets the grown is a good place to check. If the bottom is cream or yellow, it is time to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Citrullus lanatus \u003c\/i\u003e“Crimson Sweet”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson Sweet \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 420\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 80-90 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual, Tender Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Smoothies, Juices, Eating Raw, Pickling\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to cucumber beetles and melon aphids and to fungal diseases like gummy stem blight, anthracnose, and downy mildew.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info-table2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/2 inch, cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e70 to 75 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5-8 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e4-6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e40 melons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eCan be sown indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date or outdoors when night temperatures are above 60° F for two weeks. This will result in an Autumn crop. Plant 3 seeds ½ inch down and cover with ¼ inch of soil. Thin seedlings to 2 seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e First, “harden off” your plant for up to 14 days before transplanting. Prep the bed, by turning the soil under 8 inches. Dig a whole big enough for the entire root structure. Loosen the dirt around the root structure, and place the plant in the whole covering the roots. Water thoroughly. Holes should be at least 12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eA rich fertile loam, well-drained and warm. Prefers a light acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Try all of the methods to check for ripeness. Give the thick rind a thump. A dull sound usually means it’s ready. Check the bottom. If it is a cream color rather than white, it may be ready. Scratch the rind. If it comes off fairly easily, that may also be a sign of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}