Woods Creek Seeds Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds

While Crimson Sweet watermelons are best suited for in-ground planting due to their sprawling vines, they can be grown in large containers if you provide a sturdy trellis for support and ensure the pot is at least 5-10 gallons.

Crimson Sweet watermelons generally take between 80 to 90 days to reach maturity after planting. You will know they are ready when the underside of the melon turns from white to a creamy yellow color.

Watermelons have sensitive root systems and generally prefer to be sown directly into the garden soil once the danger of frost has passed and the ground has warmed up. If you have a short growing season, you can start them indoors in biodegradable pots about 3-4 weeks before your last frost date to minimize root disturbance during transplanting.

Yes, as an heirloom variety, these seeds are open-pollinated. If you allow the fruit to fully ripen and collect the seeds, you can save them to plant in your garden next season.

These melons thrive in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Mixing in organic compost before planting will help provide the consistent moisture and nutrients needed for sweet, crisp fruit.