OSC Seeds Watermelon Crimson Sweet Pkg.

Approximately 25 seeds/package (9-10 seeds/gram)

The Crimson Sweet Watermelon is a classic open-pollinated variety renowned for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. This vigorous plant produces large, slightly elongated melons, approximately 25 cm in diameter by 30 cm long, featuring traditional light green rinds with darker green stripes. Each fruit averages a hefty 9 kg and delivers a beautiful dark red, crisp flesh with a wonderfully sweet flavour. Best of all, this variety offers natural tolerance to both Fusarium and Anthracnose, ensuring a strong harvest.

• Type: Open-Pollinated Watermelon
• Fruit: Large, 9 kg, striped green rind, dark red flesh, 25 cm x 30 cm
• Features: Exceptionally sweet flavour and crisp texture; high yield; tolerant to Fusarium and Anthracnose.

Watermelon is a summertime favourite for its refreshing qualities, but it’s also highly nutritious. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). The vibrant red flesh is loaded with the powerful antioxidant lycopene and its high water content makes it the perfect hydrating and low-calorie treat.

Watermelons are heavy feeders and require plenty of space, heat, and consistent moisture to produce large, sweet fruit.

• Sow Indoors: Starting indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost is recommended in short-season areas. Use biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance.
• Sow Outdoors: Direct sow seeds into thoroughly warmed soil after all danger of frost has passed.
• Germination: The seed requires a soil temperature of 24°C to germinate properly. Germination occurs in 5 to 10 days.
• Planting Depth: 12 mm
• Spacing: Sow 6 to 8 seeds per hill, 12 mm deep, in hills spaced 1.8 m to 2.4 m from each other. Thin to 3 to 4 plants per hill.

Provide a site with full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Never let the plants lack for water, especially when the fruit is setting. Harvest when the underside turns yellow and a dull thud is heard when tapping the melon.

For a dependable harvest of large, classic, sweet watermelons, the Crimson Sweet is the ideal choice. Its built-in disease tolerance takes the guesswork out of growing, and its hefty 9 kg average weight means one melon provides plenty of refreshing, crisp, dark-red flesh for the whole family to enjoy.