Direct-sow in loamy, rich soil in late spring or early summer, after the threat of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1/2" deep in raised hills 3-4' apart. Leave 5-6' between rows. Warm season watermelons do best in full sun, in a temperature range of 70-95° F. Hot summer conditions will sweeten the melons; but plants will need to be watered regularly until they go to fruit. Handle plants with care, as their vines are tender. Harvest ripe watermelons, after 80-90 days, by cutting the stem near the base of the fruit with gardening shears.
Looking for an Earlier Harvest? Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date and transplant seedlings to a sunny location, with light, porous soil, after the soil warms to about 60° F.
Purely Organic Heirloom Watermelon Seeds (Crimson Sweet)
UPC Code
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856143003671
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Weight
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3 Grams
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Country of Origin
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United States
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Packaging
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Packet
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Seed Type
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Organic, Non-GMO, Heirloom
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Growth Medium
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Soil
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Life Cycle
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Annual
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Hardiness Zone
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USDA 3-9
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Seed Count
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Approximately 15 Seeds
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When to Plant
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Spring (Indoors)
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Packed for Year
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2021
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Scientific (Latin) Name
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Citrullus Lanatus
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Planting Depth
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1/2 Inch
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Plant Spacing
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3-4 Feet
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Row Spacing
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5-6 Feet
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Time to Germination
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3-9 Days
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Time to Maturity / Harvest
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80-90 Days
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Growth Habit
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Spreading Vine
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Fruit / Vegetable Size
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15-25 Pounds
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