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๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š Watermelon Crimson Sweet Seeds (Citrullus lanatus) โ€“ 20 Seeds โ€“ Sweet, Juicy, Classic Watermelon Variety

๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š Watermelon Crimson Sweet Seeds (Citrullus lanatus) โ€“ 20 Seeds โ€“ Sweet, Juicy, Classic Watermelon Variety

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Description:

๐ŸŒฟ Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
๐Ÿ‰ Common Name: Watermelon Crimson Sweet
๐Ÿ“ฆ Quantity: 20 seeds
๐ŸŒฑ Type: Popular heirloom watermelon variety known for its sweet, juicy red flesh and striking striped rind

Watermelon Crimson Sweet is a classic favorite for home gardens, prized for its high sugar content, crisp texture, and vibrant red flesh. The fruits have a distinctive dark and light green striped rind, making them easy to identify and highly attractive for fresh eating, salads, and summer gatherings.


๐ŸŒž Sowing Time:

  • Indoors: Start seeds 3โ€“4 weeks before last frost date

  • Outdoors: Sow directly after the soil warms to at least 21ยฐC (70ยฐF)

  • Germination: 7โ€“10 days under warm conditions


๐Ÿชด Growing Instructions:

  • Sowing Depth: 2โ€“3 cm (0.8โ€“1.2 inches)

  • Spacing: Space hills 90โ€“120 cm (36โ€“48 inches) apart for sprawling vines

  • Germination Temperature: 25โ€“30ยฐC (77โ€“86ยฐF)

  • Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

  • Watering: Consistent moisture; reduce watering as fruit ripens for better sweetness


๐ŸŒฑ Soil & Conditions:

  • Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy loam enriched with organic matter

  • Soil pH: 6.0โ€“7.0

  • Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer with extra potassium for fruit development

  • Climate: Warm, sunny climates ideal; sensitive to frost


๐Ÿง‘๐ŸŒพ Usage:

  • Enjoy fresh, sliced, or in fruit salads and smoothies

  • Excellent for summer picnics, parties, and refreshing snacks

  • Seeds can be roasted or saved for future planting


๐ŸŒฟ Plant Characteristics:

  • Fruit Size: Medium to large, typically 4โ€“6 kg (9โ€“13 lbs)

  • Rind: Dark and light green stripes

  • Flesh: Bright red, sweet, and crisp

  • Maturity: 80โ€“90 days from sowing

  • Growth Habit: Sprawling vine with large leaves

Each package contains 1 g of Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds, which is about 20 seeds.

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