Watermelon Crimson Sweet Seeds (Citrullus lanatus) – 20 Seeds – Sweet, Juicy, Classic Watermelon Variety

Description:

🌿 Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
🍉 Common Name: Watermelon Crimson Sweet
📦 Quantity: 20 seeds
🌱 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.

🌞 Sowing Time:

• Indoors: Start seeds 3–4 weeks before last frost date

• Outdoors: Sow directly after the soil warms to at least 21°C (70°F)

• Germination: 7–10 days under warm conditions

🪴 Growing Instructions:

• Sowing Depth: 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches)

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

• Germination Temperature: 25–30°C (77–86°F)

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

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

🌱 Soil & Conditions:

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

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer with extra potassium for fruit development

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

🧑🌾 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

🌿 Plant Characteristics:

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

• Rind: Dark and light green stripes

• Flesh: Bright red, sweet, and crisp

• Maturity: 80–90 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.