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Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECitrullus lanatus

USD 10.99

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Watermelon is the taste of summer — sprawling vines that reward patience with sweet, crimson, thirst-quenching fruit.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

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Watermelon care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Common names
Watermelon
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Species
C. lanatus
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Start growing

Requires huge amounts of sun and huge amounts of space. Keep well watered.

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Growing with your kit

Pre-sprout in the Seeds In A Cup® kit to give your melon a 2-week head start on the hot season.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

80-100 days; harvest when the 'ground spot' turns creamy yellow.

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Growing conditions

Sandy soil, hot sunny plains.

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Weather & tolerances

Highly heat tolerant.

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Pests & plant health

Fusarium wilt and aphids.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption; seeds are edible roasted.

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Botanical features

Large trailing vine; giant fleshy fruits with hard rind.

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Varieties

‘Sugar Baby’, ‘Crimson Sweet’, ‘Moon and Stars’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Refreshing fresh fruit. rinds can be pickled

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Native range & distribution

Native to West Africa.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Named for high water content (92%).

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History

First harvested in Egypt 5,000 years ago; often placed in tombs as moisture for the afterlife.

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Watermelon is the taste of summer — sprawling vines that reward patience with sweet, crimson, thirst-quenching fruit. How to grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Crimson Sweet Watermelon sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Crimson Sweet Watermelon at a glance Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 15-20" Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds take to germinate? Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds take to germinate?

Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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