Watermelon Seeds -Crimson Sweet Watermelon- 20 seeds

Description: Crimson Sweet Watermelon88 Days Deep crimson melon is bursting with juice and is so sweet! Lightly green stripped melons grow to about 25 pounds. Flesh is finely grained for the best texture. Small seeds.Resists fusarium wilt and anthracnose. A classic favorite from 1963!Fun Facts: Watermelon is high in lycopeneEgypt recorded the first watermelon harvest occurred around 5,000 years agoWatermelon's scientific name is Citrullus lanatus of the botanical family CurcurbitaceaeThis scientific name is derived from both Greek and Latin rootsCitrullus comes from a Greek word “citrus” which is a reference to the fruit lanatus is Latin, and has the meaning of being wooly, referring to the small hairs on the stems and leaves of the plantThe first cookbook published in the U.S. in 1776 contained a recipe for watermelon rind picklesA watermelon contains approimately 93% water USES:They can be used fresh Sowing instructions:Sow seed in spring as soon as you can work the soil - as early as late March or early April depending on how quickly the soil warms and dries. Use raised beds if your soil is slow to drain. Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep, 1 to 4 inches apart in rows or hills 18 inches apart. Shallow planting is best when soils are cool and wet. Plant deeper if soil is dry. Do not thin. Garden Hints: For the biggest yields grow plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly.We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only.All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. Note: Seeds ship via first class or least expensive way-Thanks!

Price: 9.89 USD

Location: Willis, Texas

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