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.
Idea & Tips: Melons need a constant supply of water, and particular attention should be paid during Summer dry spells. They are rarely bothered by pests and disease. It’s best to rotate your melon crops each year, ensuring that you are not planting melons in the same spot each year.
Days to Harvest: 85
Fruit Size: 25 lb. (11.3 kg)
Grower Information: Crimson Sweet produces round melons averaging 25 lb. (11 kg) each, with light green and dark green stripes. This melon is even prettier on the inside, with firm, exceptionally deep red flesh. Crimson Sweet vines need room to grow, spreading up to 10 ft. (3 m) long. Watermelons are ready to harvest when the fruit has grown to full size.