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Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds (Organic)

Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds (Organic)

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  • Crimson Sweet Watermelon is a garden favorite renowned for its exceptional sweetness, firm texture, and reliable performance. This round variety typically weighs 15-25 pounds, making it the perfect size for family gatherings, picnics, or summer desserts. The rind is light green with distinctive dark green stripes, and the vibrant red flesh inside is crisp, juicy, and irresistibly sweet. Thriving in full sun and loose, well-draining soil, Crimson Sweet Watermelon matures in 80-90 days. This variety is well-known for its disease resistance, particularly to fusarium wilt and anthracnose, making it a dependable choice for gardeners in a range of climates. The plants are vigorous, with long vines that produce an abundance of high-quality fruit. Crimson Sweet’s combination of bold flavor, beautiful appearance, and consistent yields makes it a favorite among home gardeners and market growers. Whether served fresh, blended into drinks, or paired with other summer fruits, Crimson Sweet Watermelon is the perfect addition to your summer garden for a harvest that’s as delicious as it is plentiful.

  • Growing Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 6-9.

  • Chill Requirements: Typically, watermelons don't require specific chill hours for fruiting.

  • Bloom Time: Watermelon plants generally bloom in late spring to early summer.

  • Harvesting Dates: Crimson Sweet Watermelons are usually ready for harvest around mid-June to early July.

  • Looks: The Crimson Sweet Watermelon is characterized by its tough, medium-thick, light-green rind with small, dark-green stripes. It has bright, deep-red flesh.

  • Personality: Known for its high sugar content, this variety offers juicy, sweet-tart flesh with a delightful aroma.

  • Facts of Note: It's an All-American Selections winner, low in calories, high in lycopene, and suitable for various culinary uses.

  • Pollinator: Watermelons are generally self-pollinating.

  • Ideal Soil Temperatures: Watermelons prefer soil temperatures between 75°F to 95°F (24°C to 35°C) for optimal growth.

  • Planting Depths: Sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil.

  • Germination Periods: Watermelon seeds typically germinate within 3-9 days.

  • Height at Maturity: Vines can grow up to 18-24 inches in height.

  • Days to Maturity: Crimson Sweet Watermelons usually mature in around 88 days.

  • Sun/ Shade: Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

  • Spacing After Thinning: Proper spacing is crucial for healthy growth; plant watermelon seeds or seedlings about 4-6 feet apart.

  • Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds

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Products marked with free shipping will be free shipping at checkout. Otherwise, bulk per cubic yard delivery fee per truck is the same amount whether the truck is at minimum or maximum capacity. You may want to know the following guidelines:

  • One small truckload full capacity: 9yd soil, 9yd compost, 10yd mulch, 5yd fill, 7yd contractor mix.
  • One large truckload maximum capacity: 20yd soil, 20yd compost, 20yd mulch, 18yd fill, 20yd contractor mix.

The best value is always a maximum truckload for your particular product.

We can mix loads in the small truck to bring two products at once with 8 to 9 cu yd maximum, depending on the products needed. You must contact us to request a quote in this circumstance.

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There are no returns once the product is delivered. Most of our bulk garden supplies weigh 800 to 1600 lbs per cubic yard and require heavy trucks and equipment to move in bulk.

REFUNDS:
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Dimensions

3'x3'x3' per cubic yard

27 cubic feet per cubic yard

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