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Citrullus lanatus 'Seeded - Crimson Sweet'
Watermelon Seeded - Crimson Sweet
Classic large, heirloom, seeded watermelon with excellent flavor and texture. 1964 AAS Winner. Dark and light yellow-green striped, 10" x 12" blocky oval fruits weigh in at 15–25 lb. Crisp, sweet pink flesh and vigorous vines. Avg. 1–2 fruits/plant. 85 days to maturity.
- • Classic heirloom watermelon with crisp sweet red flesh
- • Dependable garden performer and good size balance
- • Harvest at full maturity for best sugar
- • Excellent fresh, juiced, or cubed for salads
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 60 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Citrullus lanatus 'Seeded - Crimson Sweet'
Melons need full sun, warm soil, and steady moisture until fruit begins to ripen. Plant on black plastic or in raised beds if spring is cool. Reduce watering slightly as fruit matures to improve sweetness and flavor.