Description
- Watermelon ‘Crimson Sweet’ seeds produce classic, large, round watermelons with dark green stripes and sweet, firm, bright red flesh, known for high sugar content, perfect for fresh eating and salads, requiring full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering for a successful harvest in about 85-100 days
- Appearance: Light green rind with dark green stripes; deep red, sweet flesh. Shape & Size: Round, averaging 3-10 kg (8-22 lbs). Taste: Very sweet, firm, and luscious. Maturity: About 85-100 days after sowing.
- Water – Deeply and regularly, especially during fruit development; reduce watering as fruit ripens for sweetness
- Soil – Fertile, well-draining, loamy soil (pH 5.5-6.8).
- Sunlight – Full sun (6-8 hours daily).
- Planting– Give vines plenty of room (up to 10 ft long).
- Pruning – Pruning is essential to promote healthy vines and increase fruit size. Using pruning shears; Remove any dead, diseased, yellowed, and dry leaves or shoots from the joint where they were attached to the main stems. Also, remove any vines that are not blooming or look damaged.
- Common pests – Aphids, beetles, and spider mites affect plant’s growth and the watermelon plant is infected by some diseases such as powdery mildew, anthracnose, and fusarium wilt. Spray neem oil on watermelon vine or fruit to avoid pests or diseases on the plant.






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