Watermelon – ‘Crimson Sweet’ Organic Seeds

Description

Watermelon—the word brings to mind the long, lazy days of summer, picnics, and barbecues. ‘Crimson Sweet’ is a high-quality old standard of home gardens, weighing about 20–25 pounds with bright crimson flesh. With just a little care, it can be easily grown in northern climates; see inside of packet for details. Bottom turns ivory when ripe. Resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

~1.5 g packet (~34 seeds)

Days to Maturity: 85 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Watermelon 

Native: Africa

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 6’–10′ vines

Variety Info: Crimson Sweet’ produces 12″x10″, 20–25 pound fruit with brilliant red, crisp, very sweet flesh. The rind is medium green with dark green striping. Resistant to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

Attributes: Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Anthracnose Resistant, Frost Sensitive

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