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Crimson Sweet Watermelon

Melon

Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus

Overview
Dark and light yellow-green striped, 10" x 12" blocky oval fruits weigh in at 15-25 lb. Crisp, sweet pink flesh and vigorous vines. Avg. 1-2 fruits/plant.
Planting
Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, aphids, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial fruit blotch, gummy stem blight.