Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' (Citrullus lanatus) seeds
- One of the most robust, open-pollinating watermelon varieties with relatively small fruits. The traditional variety from the USA gets on well with different climatic conditions.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: 1321 GTIN: 4250601208732
Description
Crimson Sweet is a traditional seeded watermelon variety. It was created in the early 1960s of the 20th century in the USA and copes well with different growing conditions. The flesh is bright red with a sweet taste.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June |
| Main harvest | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 75 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing indoors from March, planting outdoors from mid-May. Planting distance: approx. 80 cm.
Other names
Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus
German: Wassermelone
Reviews
Login
No reviews yet. Will you write the first one?
