Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' – Seeds (Citrullus lanatus)

Enjoy juicy, refreshing fruits with Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet', a classic variety renowned for its bright red flesh, crisp texture, and sweet flavor. Ideal for summer picnics, fresh desserts, and fruit salads, these watermelons are easy to grow in home gardens or allotments and produce medium to large, striped green fruits with excellent shelf life.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: March – May, 1–2 cm deep in pots or seed trays
. Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 90–120 cm apart in warm, sunny soil
. Sow outdoors: May – June in fertile, well-drained, and well-mulched soil
. Requires full sun and consistent watering
. Harvest: When the fruit sounds hollow when tapped and the tendril near the stem dries

Key Features

. Classic striped watermelon with bright red, sweet flesh
. Crisp, juicy texture perfect for fresh eating
. Medium to large fruits with excellent flavor
. High-yielding summer crop
. Suitable for home gardens, allotments, and warm climates

Ideal For

. Fresh summer desserts, salads, and beverages
. Home gardeners seeking sweet, juicy watermelons
. Warm, sunny garden beds or allotments
. Picnics, parties, and family gatherings

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: March – June
. Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

Ensure fruits receive full sun and consistent moisture for maximum sweetness; mulch around plants to retain soil moisture.