Description

• Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds produce popular, large, oval melons with dark green stripes, very sweet, deep red flesh, perfect for summer, growing best in warm, sunny spots with well-drained soil, yielding juicy fruit in 80-100 days
• Fruit: Large, oblong/oval, dark green rind with lighter green stripes. Flesh: Deep crimson-red, fine-grained, very sweet, crunchy. Size/Weight: Can reach 15-25 lbs (8-10 kg). Maturity: About 80-100 days.
• Water – Water deeply when soil dries, keep moist but not waterlogged; water at the base to avoid foliage issues.
• Soil – Rich, well-drained loamy soil with compost; pH 6.0-7.5.
• Sunlight – Full sun is essential (8+ hours).
• Planting– Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil is warm (around 80°F/27°C).
• 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.