{"name":"Watermelon","scientificName":"Citrullus lanatus","family":"Cucurbitaceae","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/plants/watermelon","source":"Seeds In A Cup® supplied plant library; not independently peer reviewed","cultivation":{"how_to_grow":"Requires huge amounts of sun and huge amounts of space. Keep well watered.","kit_methodology":"Pre-sprout in the Seeds In A Cup® kit to give your melon a 2-week head start on the hot season."},"growingConditions":"Sandy soil, hot sunny plains.","safety":"Safe for consumption; seeds are edible roasted.","products":[{"name":"Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seed Starter Grow Kit","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/products/watermelon"}]}