{"product_id":"watermelon-seeds-crimson-sweet","title":"WATERMELON Seeds, Crimson Sweet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Sweet (Citrullus lanatus) is a popular heirloom watermelon with a light-green, dark-striped rind and crisp, sweet, bright-red flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e A widely grown variety prized for high sugar content and reliable yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated watermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly 20 to 25 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e hills 6 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh summer slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit salads and trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuices and smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicnics and cookouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome and market growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1 inch deep in warm soil after all danger of frost, in hills with room for the vines to run. Grow in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and water deeply and consistently, reducing water as the fruit ripens to boost sweetness. Harvest when the ground spot turns creamy yellow and the curly tendril near the fruit dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, crisp, and juicy with firm flesh that holds up well in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1.75 grams","offer_id":50304498434326,"sku":"B-180-8362550","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/WATERMELON_Seeds_Crimson_Sweet.jpg?v=1764626822","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/watermelon-seeds-crimson-sweet","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}