{"id":10017026120,"title":"Watermelon Seeds - Crimson Sweet","handle":"watermelon-crimson-sweet-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e80-90 days. Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds deliver one of the most iconic and delicious fruits of the summer garden. Ready to harvest in about three months and averaging 25 lb melons, Crimson Sweet seeds produce a classic dark green flesh with sweet and crunchy red meat. Watermelon is one of the easiest crops to maintain, just keep it watered and in full sun up until harvest. ~420 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Crimson Sweet Watermelon Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-trailing mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, organic, composted, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green striped exterior with dark red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, sweet with hints of cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to wilt, mildew, and rot from oversaturation. Monitor regularly for cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon is a full sun favorite best if sown directly after the final spring frost but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 seeds 1\" deep per individual cell or 6-8 ft apart directly in the garden in loamy, regularly moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon performs best when grown on 8-10\" tall mounds of soil to ideally accommodate long, heavy trailing vines. Plants are heavy feeders, benefiting from a nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 2-3 weeks until fruiting, then reduce nitrogen in the fertilizer. Watermelon fruits are about 90 percent water and plants require heavy routine summertime watering to produce 20-30 lb melons. Smaller dwarfed types may be trellised for tighter grow spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon seeds grow into vine-spreading tender annuals that crave the heat. Crimson Watermelon is a refreshing treat that’s easy for any gardener to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon is the unofficial herald of summer and, without doubt, the largest and juiciest fruit you could possibly hope for in the garden. Most popularly known as a red-flesh fruit, watermelon is also available in both yellow and orange along with a surprising selection of shape and size. Most varieties boast 20-30 lb fruits with regular watering and, like pumpkins and gourds, may be pruned and pinched back to direct growth towards competition size melons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Crimson Sweet Watermelon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost watermelons are ready to harvest about 90 days from sowing or when showing signs of ripeness. The most important tip to picking vine-ripened watermelon is to locate the small tendril attached to the melon on the vine. If this tendril is completely brown and dead, the melon is ripe for harvest but, if the tendril is still even slightly green, the watermelon is not ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom watermelon rinds will soften slightly when ripe and feel less like an impenetrable gourd. Use scissors or shears to carefully remove watermelon from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to harvesting watermelons of all types, there are some tips and tricks for scoping out ripeness. Visual cues such as checking the color on the bottom will show an off-white color if they’re still unripe. Crimson Sweet watermelons will be ripe once you see more of a yellow hue. Textural signs are the classic “thump” method as well as the gentle press. For “thumping” give a light knock on the rind to hear a hollow sound which indicates full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the ripe fruit in 80 days from the sowing date. Cut the stem near the fruit with a knife or gardening shears. Uncut Crimson Sweet Watermelon can be stored in room temperature for up to 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e. (80-90 Days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is true...well...sweet...with a high sugar content around 12%! This mouth watering watermelon produces 20-25 lb fruits with juicy red flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kids will not be disappointed by the taste, but they might not win any seed spitting contest as Crimson Sweet contains very few seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet watermelon thrives in a wide range of climates. This watermelon is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt. Make lots of room for crimson sweet watermelon as it spreads 6-10' growing the absolute sweetest melons of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson sweet heirloom watermelon was introduced by Charles V. Hall of Kansas State University in 1963. Crimson Sweet came about by crossing together the varieties Miles, Peacock and Charleston Gray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g - Packet - Approximately 45 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 420 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,680 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 6,720 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 33,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk - Approximately 168,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-30T09:47:36-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-30T09:47:39-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["80-89 Days","AAS Winner","Annual","Fruit","Full Sun","Green","Heirloom","Heirloom+AAS Winner","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Red","Seeds","USU Pick","veg_watermelon","Warmer","Watermelon","Zone 10","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":249,"price_min":249,"price_max":48463,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39186586312,"title":"3g Pkg (3x4)","option1":"3g Pkg (3x4)","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18705","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5542057771123,"product_id":10017026120,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T17:38:37-06:00","updated_at":"2020-10-29T13:34:58-06:00","alt":"Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/watermelon-crimson-sweet-seeds-wm_700.jpg?v=1604000098","variant_ids":[39186585416,39186585544,39186585736,39186586120,39186586312,31977502113907]},"available":true,"name":"Watermelon Seeds - 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Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds deliver one of the most iconic and delicious fruits of the summer garden. Ready to harvest in about three months and averaging 25 lb melons, Crimson Sweet seeds produce a classic dark green flesh with sweet and crunchy red meat. Watermelon is one of the easiest crops to maintain, just keep it watered and in full sun up until harvest. ~420 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Crimson Sweet Watermelon Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-trailing mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, organic, composted, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green striped exterior with dark red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy, sweet with hints of cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to wilt, mildew, and rot from oversaturation. Monitor regularly for cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon is a full sun favorite best if sown directly after the final spring frost but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 seeds 1\" deep per individual cell or 6-8 ft apart directly in the garden in loamy, regularly moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon performs best when grown on 8-10\" tall mounds of soil to ideally accommodate long, heavy trailing vines. Plants are heavy feeders, benefiting from a nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 2-3 weeks until fruiting, then reduce nitrogen in the fertilizer. Watermelon fruits are about 90 percent water and plants require heavy routine summertime watering to produce 20-30 lb melons. Smaller dwarfed types may be trellised for tighter grow spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon seeds grow into vine-spreading tender annuals that crave the heat. Crimson Watermelon is a refreshing treat that’s easy for any gardener to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon is the unofficial herald of summer and, without doubt, the largest and juiciest fruit you could possibly hope for in the garden. Most popularly known as a red-flesh fruit, watermelon is also available in both yellow and orange along with a surprising selection of shape and size. Most varieties boast 20-30 lb fruits with regular watering and, like pumpkins and gourds, may be pruned and pinched back to direct growth towards competition size melons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Crimson Sweet Watermelon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost watermelons are ready to harvest about 90 days from sowing or when showing signs of ripeness. The most important tip to picking vine-ripened watermelon is to locate the small tendril attached to the melon on the vine. If this tendril is completely brown and dead, the melon is ripe for harvest but, if the tendril is still even slightly green, the watermelon is not ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom watermelon rinds will soften slightly when ripe and feel less like an impenetrable gourd. Use scissors or shears to carefully remove watermelon from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to harvesting watermelons of all types, there are some tips and tricks for scoping out ripeness. Visual cues such as checking the color on the bottom will show an off-white color if they’re still unripe. Crimson Sweet watermelons will be ripe once you see more of a yellow hue. Textural signs are the classic “thump” method as well as the gentle press. For “thumping” give a light knock on the rind to hear a hollow sound which indicates full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the ripe fruit in 80 days from the sowing date. Cut the stem near the fruit with a knife or gardening shears. Uncut Crimson Sweet Watermelon can be stored in room temperature for up to 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e. (80-90 Days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is true...well...sweet...with a high sugar content around 12%! This mouth watering watermelon produces 20-25 lb fruits with juicy red flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kids will not be disappointed by the taste, but they might not win any seed spitting contest as Crimson Sweet contains very few seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet watermelon thrives in a wide range of climates. This watermelon is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt. Make lots of room for crimson sweet watermelon as it spreads 6-10' growing the absolute sweetest melons of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson sweet heirloom watermelon was introduced by Charles V. Hall of Kansas State University in 1963. Crimson Sweet came about by crossing together the varieties Miles, Peacock and Charleston Gray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g - Packet - Approximately 45 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 420 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,680 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 6,720 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 33,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk - Approximately 168,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e"}