
Details
This watermelon was an All-American Selections winner in 1964. Crimson Sweet produces round melons averaging 15-25 lbs. that are light green with dark green stripes. The flesh is dark red, firm, fine- textured, and so sweet! Being a high quality old standard of home gardens, you’ll get an average of 1 to 2 fruits per plant. Resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Citrullus lanatus |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 3 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
Plant Spacing | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 15 |