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Seed Germination Kit
Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECitrullus lanatus
USD 10.99
100 in stock
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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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
Start growing
Requires huge amounts of sun and huge amounts of space. Keep well watered.
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.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
80-100 days; harvest when the 'ground spot' turns creamy yellow.
Growing conditions
Sandy soil, hot sunny plains.
Weather & tolerances
Highly heat tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Fusarium wilt and aphids.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption; seeds are edible roasted.
Botanical features
Large trailing vine; giant fleshy fruits with hard rind.
Varieties
‘Sugar Baby’, ‘Crimson Sweet’, ‘Moon and Stars’.
Garden & everyday uses
Refreshing fresh fruit. rinds can be pickled
Native range & distribution
Native to West Africa.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named for high water content (92%).
History
First harvested in Egypt 5,000 years ago; often placed in tombs as moisture for the afterlife.
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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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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