Description
20 Seeds per pack
(Citrullus lanatus) 90 days. Allsweet Open Pollinated Watermelon are oblong with bright red flesh and small seed. Allsweet average 25 to 30 lbs and are excellent for fresh market.
Planting Instructions for Allsweet Watermelon Seeds
Allsweet Watermelon are heat loving plants that prefer well drained loose soil and an even amount of water. Plant heirloom watermelon in rows or hills but make sure the soil is well warmed. In cooler climates, you can start watermelon seeds indoors 2-4 wks. before last frost to extend the growing season. Plant seeds ½ – 1″ deep. Plant seeds or set out heirloom watermelon transplants in full sun. For rows plant 6-12″ apart, in rows 6-10′ apart. For hills plant 4-6 seeds per hill, in 1′ diameter hills, with hills 6-10′ apart. Germination should occur in 3-10 days in soil 70-85°F. In hills thin to 2 plants per hill. In rows thin plants to or set out transplants 24-36″ apart. Harvest heirloom watermelon when fruit sounds hollow when thumped, when surface color turns dull, or underside turns yellow.
FAQ:
How long does it take for Allsweet Watermelons to mature?
Allsweet Watermelons mature in approximately 90 days.
What are the characteristics of Allsweet Watermelons?
Allsweet Watermelons are oblong, weigh 25-30 lbs, have bright red flesh, small seeds, and are excellent for fresh market sales.
What are the planting instructions for Allsweet Watermelon seeds?
Plant seeds ½–1″ deep in loose, well-drained soil. For rows, space plants 6-12″ apart, with rows 6-10′ apart. For hills, plant 4-6 seeds per hill in 1′ diameter hills spaced 6-10′ apart, then thin to 2 plants per hill after germination.
How can I extend the growing season for Allsweet Watermelons in cooler climates?
Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant seedlings to the garden when the soil is warm and frost-free.
How do I know when Allsweet Watermelons are ready to harvest?
Harvest when the fruit sounds hollow when thumped, the surface color turns dull, or the underside of the melon turns yellow.
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