Watermelon Seeds – Crimson Sweet

Grow a classic, reliable summer favorite with Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds (Citrullus lanatus), known for its vibrant red flesh, sweet flavor, and high productivity. This popular variety produces medium to large melons with a light green rind and darker green stripes, thriving in warm, sunny garden spaces.

Perfect for vegetable patches, raised beds, and spacious garden areas, Crimson Sweet watermelon grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. With strong vines and consistent performance, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a refreshing, flavorful warm-season crop.

Features

• Produces sweet, red-fleshed melons with striped rinds

• Vigorous, productive vines suited for warm climates

• Classic summer variety favored by home gardeners

• Ideal for raised beds, vegetable patches, and open garden spaces

• Easy to grow with proper warmth and sunlight

Specifications

• Common Name: Watermelon

• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Variety: Crimson Sweet

• Color: Green-striped rind with red flesh

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors April; transplant late May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow May–June

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow April–May

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–April

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 80–90 days

• Plant Height: Vining plant; spreads several feet

• Growth Habit: Long trailing vine