Cal Sweet Watermelon Seeds For Planting (Citrullus lanatus)
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The Cal Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a popular heirloom variety known for its exceptional sweetness and crisp texture. This large, oblong melon, weighing 30-35 pounds, features a vibrant dark green rind with light green stripes and juicy, deep red flesh with small, easy-to-remove seeds. Its high sugar content delivers a refreshing, candy-like flavor, perfect for summer enjoyment. Packed with vitamins A and C, it’s a nutritious choice for picnics or snacks.
Seed Count
50 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Try soaking watermelon seeds in lukewarm water for 12 hours to boost germination. Plant in well-draining soil under summer’s heat, keeping them moist in full sun, whether indoors or out. Maintain health with regular water and fertilizer, harvesting when the tendril dries and the underside yellows.
SEED PREP
No seed prep needed before sowing.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/2” under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.
GERMINATION
7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
Low growing / trailing 12” to 20” “tall.”
PLANT WIDTH
Vines spread a good 5’ to 15’ long.
PLANT SPACING
Sow 2 to 3 seeds per hill.
ROW SPACING
Space hills 4' to 6' apart.
CROP SIZE
15 to 25 lb fruits, 10” to 12” in diameter.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Citrullus lanatus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to grow.
HARVEST
90 Days
