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Summer annuals such as Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelons can be ready to serve in 77 days from the sowing date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Non-GMO Sweet Beauty Hybrid”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½-1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading-vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loamy and well-drained with soil pH 6.0-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm to hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melon aphids and powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest-green striped exterior with ruby-red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crispy, honey-sweet and slight cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon seeds in quart pots indoors 3 weeks before your region’s final frost. Transplant young plants outdoors 2-3 after sowing or once your soil has reached at least 70℉ and night temperatures don’t drop below 50℉. Heirloom watermelons are best suited for loamy soil that is fertile, mildly acidic and well-drained with a pH level of 6.0-7.0. For direct-sowing, plant Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon seeds ½-1” deep, 6’ apart and with 6’ spaced in between raised rows. Germination will take 3-10 days. Place in a sunny location and give these fast-maturing watermelons 1-2” of water each week until you see the fruits begin to grow and reach their final development, then lessen the amount in order to boost the sweetness of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelons around 77 days from the sowing date or once the mature fruit fit any of the following criteria: light-yellow at the base or bottom of the watermelon, the main vine and stem has completely dried out and changed from green to brown or the exterior rind of the melon can be slightly pressed in by your thumb. The rind will be somewhere in the middle of soft to the touch and tough. With a gardening knife, cut the watermelons from their stem. Be sure to keep a close eye near the end of their growing phase, as you want to harvest your watermelon crop before they become overripe and crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon seems to always satisfy our sweet-tooth cravings, but did you know that you can also enjoy this summer heirloom fruit as a more savory dish too? 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Citrullus lanatus. Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon seeds are tender annuals with active vines that spread 10’ long and can grow 3’ tall! This hybrid variety falls into the icebox size category and is considered to be a watermelon suited to serve one-to-two people. Sweet Beauty Hybrid seeds grow to be only 7 lbs and develop a crispy and almost honey-sweet flavor. This late summer variety has non-GMO seeds and matures faster than other watermelons. These heirloom seeds grow into an oblong-shape with a forest-green exterior. In general, the sweet ruby-red fruit of watermelon helps boost heart health and hydration. Summer annuals such as Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelons can be ready to serve in 77 days from the sowing date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Non-GMO Sweet Beauty Hybrid”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½-1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading-vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, loamy and well-drained with soil pH 6.0-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm to hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melon aphids and powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest-green striped exterior with ruby-red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crispy, honey-sweet and slight cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon seeds in quart pots indoors 3 weeks before your region’s final frost. Transplant young plants outdoors 2-3 after sowing or once your soil has reached at least 70℉ and night temperatures don’t drop below 50℉. Heirloom watermelons are best suited for loamy soil that is fertile, mildly acidic and well-drained with a pH level of 6.0-7.0. For direct-sowing, plant Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon seeds ½-1” deep, 6’ apart and with 6’ spaced in between raised rows. Germination will take 3-10 days. Place in a sunny location and give these fast-maturing watermelons 1-2” of water each week until you see the fruits begin to grow and reach their final development, then lessen the amount in order to boost the sweetness of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelons around 77 days from the sowing date or once the mature fruit fit any of the following criteria: light-yellow at the base or bottom of the watermelon, the main vine and stem has completely dried out and changed from green to brown or the exterior rind of the melon can be slightly pressed in by your thumb. The rind will be somewhere in the middle of soft to the touch and tough. With a gardening knife, cut the watermelons from their stem. Be sure to keep a close eye near the end of their growing phase, as you want to harvest your watermelon crop before they become overripe and crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon seems to always satisfy our sweet-tooth cravings, but did you know that you can also enjoy this summer heirloom fruit as a more savory dish too? Try Sweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon cucumber salad with crumbled feta cheese, balsamic vinegar and some olive oil to eat as a refreshing meal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet Beauty Hybrid Watermelon Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 790 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 3,160 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 12,640 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lbs - Approximately 62,300 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lbs - Approximately 996,800 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}