Seeds, Watermelon Crimson Sweet (McKenzie)

Large round melons averaging 11 kg (25 lb) are light green with dark green stripes. Its sweet and juicy flesh is dark red, firm and fine-textured. For earlier fruit, start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Prefers rich, well-drained soil.

Sow seed direct after last frost, or for an earlier crop, start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost.

Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")

Seed Spacing: 5-6 per hill or 5 cm (2")

Plantling Spacing: 3 per hill

Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')

Plant Type: Vegetable

Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus

Preparation Ideas: A sweet treat for a hot day when sliced and served as a snack.