Crimson Sweet Watermelon

3" Pot USDA Organic Quality and reliability in a classic oblong melon with juicy sweet flesh. An excellent variety for gardeners and growers alike, with vibrant red, firm, fine-textured flesh and silver and dark green striping. Classic sweet flavor 15-25 lbs Open-Pollinated Days to Maturity: 85 DAYS CULTURAL INFO Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) are warm season tender annuals in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, summer squash and winter squash, and gourds Soil Nutrients and Requirements Sandy or light textured soils that warm easily in the spring are desirable. Melons are heavy feeders. Give 80-120 lbs of N per acre. Calcium deficiency can lead to blossom end rot, especially when adequate moisture is not available.  Use dolomitic limestone. Seeding Depth ½” Plant Spacing Plant spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing 6’ row centers. When to Sow Days to maturity are from transplanting, add 10-14 days if direct seeding. Other Considerations Plastic mulch and floating row cove