Crimson Sweet is an organic, open-pollinated watermelon and a former All-America Selections winner. Its nearly round melons have light and dark green stripes, deep red flesh and a typical weight of 15–25 pounds. Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors once soil is above 70°F; plant 36–48 inches apart and provide fertile soil with steady moisture. Harvest when the nearest tendril dries, the ground spot turns butter yellow and the melon sounds hollow.
Features
Resistant to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt
Suitable for growing on black plastic or under row covers
Germination: 4–10 days
Vine spread: 8 feet
Fruit weight: 15–25 pounds
Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus
Planting depth: 1/2 inch
Packet contents: 20 seeds
Packet coverage: 18–20 feet of single row or 5–6 hills
