Crimson Sweet

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Citrullus lanatus## HOW TO GROW WATERMELON Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Direct seed every 18” when soil is 70˚F. Store at 45˚F. O ptimal temperature for plant growth is between 80-95˚F with nighttime temperatures above 70˚F. Water transplants more early on, sparingly as plants mature. Mulch to prevent weed competition. One beehive is suggested per acre for seedless varieties. The most commonly used signs of fruit maturity is to check if the tendril bearing the fruit has dried and withered or if the ground spot has turned a warm yellowish cream color. A number of seed growers give watermelon seed a 1 to 2 day fermentation period which helps free the seed from all endocarp material. Soil pH 6.5-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 625–875 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/2-1”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚FDays to Germ. 3-8Plant Spacing 2-3’Row Spacing 6’Days To Maturity 85Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Crimson Sweet Seed Count 300 Ounce ≈ 198m seeds##This is a great mid-sized early open pollinated watermelon. True to its name, Crimson Sweet is high in sugar content with few seeds. Easy reliable to grow for gardeners, beautiful dark green strips, 10" x 12", oval fruits weigh in at 15-25 lb. Sweet red flesh, average 1-2 fruits per plant. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Red, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge. Show more