Enjoy the taste of summer with Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds for Planting, a traditional favorite among gardeners for its bright red, sweet flesh and attractive striped rind. Known for its excellent flavor, high sugar content, and reliable performance, this non-GMO heirloom variety is perfect for home gardens, farms, and large containers.
Each vigorous vine produces round to oval fruits weighing 20–25 lbs, making Crimson Sweet an excellent choice for anyone who loves juicy, refreshing melons with rich sweetness and firm, crisp texture.
Features
- Classic Heirloom Variety: Popular for decades for its dependable quality and sweetness.
- High Sugar Content: Deep red flesh with exceptional sweetness and juiciness.
- Large Fruits: Each melon weighs 20–25 lbs on average.
- Non-GMO & Open-Pollinated: Safe, natural, and ideal for seed saving.
- Heat Tolerant & Productive: Performs well in warm regions and loamy soils.
- Perfect for Home Gardens: Great for backyard or farm planting.
Specifications
- Common Name: Watermelon
- Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Variety: Crimson Sweet
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Zones: USDA 4–10
- Season: Warm-season crop (Summer)
- Days to Maturity: 80–90 days
- Growth Habit: Sprawling vine up to 10 feet
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam enriched with compost
- Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
- Watering Needs: Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
- Fruit Size: 20–25 lbs
- Fruit Shape: Round to oval
- Rind Color: Light green with dark green stripes
- Flesh Color: Deep crimson red
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, crisp, juicy
- Temperature Range: 70–95°F
- Pollination: Insect-pollinated
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Fertilizer Needs: Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 3–4 weeks
- Uses: Fresh eating, fruit salads, juices, summer desserts
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once soil temperature is above 70°F.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep in rich, well-draining soil.
- Space plants 3 feet apart in rows 6–8 feet apart.
- Water regularly, ensuring even moisture during fruiting.
- Fertilize lightly when vines begin to spread.
- Harvest when the underside of the melon turns creamy yellow and the nearest tendril dries out.
Care Tips
- Sunlight: Provide full sunlight for best flavor development.
- Mulch: Helps retain moisture and keeps fruits clean.
- Pollination: Encourage bees and pollinators for optimal fruit set.
- Watering: Deep watering once or twice weekly; reduce near harvest.
- Fertilizer: Avoid excess nitrogen—focus on balanced nutrients for sweetness.
- Harvest Timing: Usually 80–90 days after planting; rind dulls and tendril dries.