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Week 17 – April 26, 2024

Plant Information

Crimson Sweet Watermelon

  • Crimson Sweet Watermelon - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

Common Name: Watermelon

Spacing: 48 - 72" (122 - 183cm)

Height: 15 - 24" (38 - 61cm)

Width: 72 - 84" (183 - 213cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Crimson Sweet produces round melons averaging 25 lbs. (11 kg), with light green and dark green stripes. The inside has sweet, firm, bright red flesh. Watermelons are ready to harvest when the fruit has grown to full size.

Grower Information:

Dark/bright green-striped, oval fruit are 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) long. Sweet, crispy, juicy fruit is deep red with few seeds. Very productive; each plant produces 3 to 5 large fruits.