Product Review
Grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon from fresh Citrullus lanatus melon seeds. Crimson Sweet will produce deliciously sweet fruits that weigh anywhere from 20 to 25 pounds. The hard outer skin is striped with green on green and the flesh is deep red. Each round fruit measures roughly 13 to 14 inches in diameter. The seeds are fairly small so it isn't a problem to pick them out before enjoying on a hot summer day. The plants themselves will grow to a mature height of roughly 8 to 10 inches tall and will grow outwards taking up about 8 to 10 feet or so. Each vine will produce somewhere between 2 to 4 melons, depending on growing conditions. These juicy snacks will be ready for harvesting in about 90 days after first sprouts appear. It's no shocker that the Watermelon is consisted of roughly 95 to 96 percent water, the other 5 to 6 percent is mainly sugar. There are a few health benefits when eating Watermelons, some of which you might not even know of. Watermelon is great for muscle soreness, healthy skin, reduced blood pressure and can also regulate the digestive system.
- Delicious Fruits - Crimson Sweet Watermelon fruit is known for its sweet red flesh and green striped skin. These watermelons grow to about 20 to 25 pounds.
- Growth - Watermelons will grow on a vine that reaches a mature height of about 10 inches tall. They trail outward, taking up roughly 8 to 10 feet of land. So just keep this in mind when planting your watermelon seeds. You may need some extra space.
- When to Plant - Watermelons LOVE the heat of Summer. they are much like pumpkins in this aspect. You can sow right in the garden when temperatures are above 80F. Water at the roots and watch them blow up in size.
- Harvest - Crimson Sweet Watermelons will be ready to harvest 90 days after first sprouts appear. When ready, cut the fruits from the vine, leaving about 2 inches of stem to prevent rotting. Store for a week at room temperature, or 2 in the fridge.
- Quality - All Watermelon seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
- Quantity - Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
- Packets - Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall.
- Promise - Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
- Germination - Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
- Freshness - All Watermelon seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!
