Vegetable Starts

Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet' (Watermelon)

Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'

Also known as Crimson Sweet Watermelon

$3.50

Size

☀SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones2-11 as annual
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet' (Watermelon), 'Crimson Sweet', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A productive edible vegetable start, ready to transplant into the garden after the last frost (or sooner for cool-season crops).

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone annual. Provide consistent moisture and rich soil. Most are heavy feeders. Watch for typical garden pests like cutworms, aphids, and slugs.

Plant Details

Botanical
Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature size
1 ft (vine) tall × 6-10 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Summer
Bloom color
Red
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • 🌱 Edible: Fruit
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