{"product_id":"crimson-sweet-watermelon-seeds","title":"Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is a classic heirloom watermelon (\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e) famous for its huge 20–25 lb striped fruits and deep red, sugary, crisp flesh with few seeds. These watermelon seeds produce a picnic-perfect melon that combines high yields, disease resistance, and outstanding sweetness. Introduced in 1963, it remains a benchmark for flavor among large watermelons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners with space and a warm season who want big, sweet, shareable melons for summer gatherings and roadside stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-sow after the last frost once soil reaches 70°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space plants 36–48 inches apart in rows 6–8 feet apart. Watermelons need full sun, warm soil, and consistent water. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 3–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady about 80–85 days from sowing. Signs of ripeness: the ground spot turns creamy yellow, the tendril nearest the fruit dries, and the melon sounds hollow when thumped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal fresh by the slice, cubed in fruit salads, juiced, or frozen into granita. Its firm flesh travels and stores well after picking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012853293263,"sku":"ORIFWC_03_05","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Watermelon-Crimson-Sweet-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266643126.png?v=1783372838","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/crimson-sweet-watermelon-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}