Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In cool climates, Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three Crimson Sweet watermelon plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Watermelons should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
Growing: As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely. Watch out for insect pests, which can be a problem. Crimson Sweet melons are disease and anthracnose-resistant, and inhibit fusarium wilt.
Harvesting: Gardeners use many different methods of testing whether their watermelons are ripe, but knowing the approximate mature size of the melon helps to determine when it is nearing ripeness. One test is to knock on the watermelon with your knuckles, listening for a dull thump rather than a hollow ring. Another method is to check the underside of the melon where it rests on the ground; the skin should be a rich yellow. Also, the curling tendril closest to the stem of the melon often indicates ripeness when it begins to turn brown. Watermelons usually keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread the Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 580
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red
Order fulfillment
The order was filled and received in a timely manner. Seeds are well packaged. I'll be planting in the spring and will try to update this review at harvest time early summer of '25.
Wrong seeds
Ordered crimson sweet watermelon seeds received Charleston grey. Told folks at everwilde sending correct seeds. Have t got them yet but they are on the way.
Sorry for the mistake and glad we could get this corrected!
Review
It was packaged well. I'm planting it this spring.
Great melon
Have raised these for about 45 years. greet seeds and a great comply
Love this company
Great seeds, great price, great shipping, great company
Garden vegetables
My first time ordering from everwilde but was very pleased. The website was easy & everything came in on time & was packaged well.will order again.
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In cool climates, Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three Crimson Sweet watermelon plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Watermelons should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
Growing: As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely. Watch out for insect pests, which can be a problem. Crimson Sweet melons are disease and anthracnose-resistant, and inhibit fusarium wilt.
Harvesting: Gardeners use many different methods of testing whether their watermelons are ripe, but knowing the approximate mature size of the melon helps to determine when it is nearing ripeness. One test is to knock on the watermelon with your knuckles, listening for a dull thump rather than a hollow ring. Another method is to check the underside of the melon where it rests on the ground; the skin should be a rich yellow. Also, the curling tendril closest to the stem of the melon often indicates ripeness when it begins to turn brown. Watermelons usually keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread the Crimson Sweet watermelon seeds out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 580
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red
Reviews
Review
Order fulfillment
The order was filled and received in a timely manner. Seeds are well packaged. I'll be planting in the spring and will try to update this review at harvest time early summer of '25.
Review
Wrong seeds
Ordered crimson sweet watermelon seeds received Charleston grey. Told folks at everwilde sending correct seeds. Have t got them yet but they are on the way.
Sorry for the mistake and glad we could get this corrected!
Review
Review
It was packaged well. I'm planting it this spring.
Review
Great melon
Have raised these for about 45 years. greet seeds and a great comply
Review
Love this company
Great seeds, great price, great shipping, great company
Review
Garden vegetables
My first time ordering from everwilde but was very pleased. The website was easy & everything came in on time & was packaged well.will order again.