Bring home the classic taste of summer with Crimson Sweet Red Watermelon, a time-tested, open-pollinated heirloom prized for sweet crimson flesh, crisp texture, and dependable garden performance. Its dark and light green striped rind protects large, juicy melons that commonly reach 15 to 25 pounds, making this a generous choice for family harvests, picnics, and warm-weather gatherings. Vigorous vines thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, while the durable rind helps protect the fruit as it develops. Save seed from mature fruit and enjoy this beloved watermelon variety season after season.

Germination Rate: 98%. Test Date: 12/25. WILL.

Why Choose Crimson Sweet Red Watermelon?

• Classic Heirloom: Grow a trusted open-pollinated watermelon with a long history in home gardens.
• Sweet Crimson Flesh: Enjoy crisp, juicy red flesh with the refreshing flavor of a ripe summer watermelon.
• Large Fruit: Produce substantial melons that commonly weigh about 15 to 25 pounds.
• Distinctive Striped Rind: Dark and light green striping makes ripe fruit easy to spot in the garden.
• Seed-Saving Potential: As an open-pollinated variety, mature seed can be saved for future plantings when grown away from other watermelon varieties.
• Reliable Garden Performer: Vigorous vines provide strong growth and abundant harvest potential in warm-season gardens.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Choose a location with full sun and at least 8 hours of direct light each day.
• Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or aged organic matter. Watermelon performs best in soil that warms quickly.
• Timing: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when the soil is warm, or start seeds indoors several weeks earlier and transplant carefully.
• Spacing: Give each plant plenty of room, allowing about 6 to 8 feet between hills or following the spacing recommended for your garden layout.
• Watering: Keep plants evenly watered during vine growth and fruit development. Water at the soil line and reduce watering as fruit approaches ripeness to help concentrate flavor.
• Fertilizing: Mix compost into the planting area, then use a balanced fertilizer early in growth. Once vines begin setting fruit, avoid excessive nitrogen and provide nutrients that support flowering and fruit development.
• Support: Let vines trail across mulch or a clean growing surface. Place developing melons on straw or a board to reduce contact with wet soil.
• Pollination: Encourage bees and other pollinators by avoiding insecticides during flowering. Multiple pollinated flowers help support a good harvest.
• Harvesting: Check the tendril nearest the fruit, the ground spot, and the rind color. A dried tendril and a creamy yellow ground spot are useful signs that a melon is nearing maturity.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh: Slice chilled watermelon into wedges or cubes for a naturally sweet snack.
• Salads: Combine cubes with feta, mint, cucumber, or other fresh summer ingredients.
• Blended: Blend ripe watermelon into refreshing drinks, agua fresca, smoothies, or frozen treats.
• Grilled: Briefly grill thick wedges to bring out a deeper caramelized flavor.
• Pickled Rind: Turn the pale inner rind into a sweet-and-tangy preserve instead of discarding it.

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Nutritional Information

Watermelon nutrition is based on the harvested fruit, not the planting seeds. One cup of diced watermelon provides approximately:

• Calories: 46
• Total Fat: 0.2 g, 0% Daily Value
• Sodium: 2 mg, 0% Daily Value
• Total Carbohydrates: 11.5 g, 4% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g, 2% Daily Value
• Total Sugars: 9.4 g
• Protein: 0.9 g
• Vitamin A: 43 mcg RAE, 5% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 12.3 mg, 14% Daily Value
• Potassium: 170 mg, 4% Daily Value

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition values are approximate and can vary by growing conditions and serving size.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Crimson Sweet is an open-pollinated watermelon variety. Fruit size, shape, days to maturity, and yield can vary with growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Planting Zones: Watermelon is a warm-season crop. Plant after the last frost when soil and air temperatures are consistently warm; local timing varies by growing zone.

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