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WATERMELON Crimson Sweet - CITRULLUS lanatus 100g
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Annual fruiting vine
Seed per packet: Approx.15
Seed per gram: Approx. 22
An incredibly sweet watermelon with a 12% sugar content. These 10-12 kg (21-25lb) watermelons have bright red flesh and a sweet, crisp taste.
Fruit is nearly round averaging 25 to 30 centimetres in diameter with an average weight of 10 kg each.
This variety is not available commercially.
Grow notes:
Tropical climate: All Year Round
Temperate climate: Spring to Early Summer.
Cool climate: Mid-Spring to Early Summer.
Sow: 20mm deep
Plant space: 1m
Row Space: 1.5m
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 15-20 weeks
Best sown directly early in the season. For earlier planting in cooler climates raise in pots in warm conditions and transplant after 3-4 weeks. Requires temperatures of around 18-20°C for germination.
Sow in rows 40-60cm between plants and in rows 120cm apart
If sowing direct, plant 3-4 seeds 15mm deep in mounds, later thinning to the two strongest plants.
Plant in free-draining soil in a position with full sun.
For best results fertilise and keep well watered, keep the soil moist and avoid overhead watering where possible.
Harvest after 75-90 days when the stem turns brown and begins to break away from the fruit.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited