Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet'
(85 days)
40 seeds $3.00
HomeCrimson Sweet is one of the most popular watermelons for home growers. The green-striped fruits weigh 10 to 25 pounds - the perfect size for a small family. The bright red flesh is sweet and juicy. The round fruits have light and dark green stripes. Disease resistant. This famous American heirloom was introduced by Charles V. Hall of Kansas State University in 1963.
Latin name: Citrullus lanatus
Sowing Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' Seeds
Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1/2" deep. Space 2' apart in rows.
Or sow in hills spaced 4-6' apart. Thin to 3 plants per hill. Full sun.
