Grown Watermelon Crimson Sweet?

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Watermelon Crimson Sweet — Melons

80-100days to harvest

4-12days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 70°F, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting. Plant in hills with 2-3 seeds per hill.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam, rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 36-60 inches
Height: 4-8 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green with dark green stripes, deep red flesh
Size: 15-25 lbs
Shape: Round to oval
Flavour: Very sweet with crisp, juicy texture and classic watermelon flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, juicing, picnics, summer gatherings

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash vine borers, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial fruit blotch, gummy stem blight
Resistance: Resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	October – September
3	May	June – July	June – August	October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	September – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	September – October
7	March – April	May	May – June	August – October
8	March	April – May	April – June	August – September
9	February	March – April	March – May	July – August
10	January – February	March	March – April	June – August
11	January	February	February – March	May – July
12	January	February	February – March	May – July
13	January	February	February – March	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

NasturtiumsRepels cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs that commonly attack melons

MarigoldsDeters nematodes and various insects while attracting beneficial pollinators

RadishesHelps break up compacted soil and may deter cucumber beetles and squash vine borers

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons without competing for space

SunflowersProvides natural trellis support and attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

OreganoRepels aphids, cucumber beetles, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects

CornProvides wind protection and vertical growing space without root competition

CatnipStrongly repels aphids, ants, and cucumber beetles that damage melon plants

Avoid

PotatoesCompete for similar nutrients and may harbor diseases that affect melon family plants

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic compounds

SageMay inhibit melon growth and development through allelopathic effects

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 30
Protein (g): 0.61
Fat (g): 0.15
Carbohydrate (g): 7.55
Fibre (g): 0.4
Sugars (g): 6.2
Vitamin A (µg): 28
Vitamin C (mg): 8.1
Vitamin E (mg): 0.05
Vitamin K (µg): 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.045
Folate (µg): 3
Calcium (mg): 7
Iron (mg): 0.24
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 11
Potassium (mg): 112
Zinc (mg): 0.1
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Watermelon Crimson Sweet?

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