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Crimson Sweet Watermelon

Gardening Guide: Wonderful Watermelon: How to Grow the Fruit that Means 'Summer'

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Crimson Sweet Watermelon

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Crimson Sweet Watermelon, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Watermelon Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Crimson Sweet Watermelons

Crimson Sweet Watermelons

Crimson Sweet, a very sweet watermelon with high sugar content, is a large, elongated picnic watermelon that grows to 12 inches long. It has a thick, hard rind that is light green with darker green stripes. This one is also a commercial favorite that ships and stores well.

Sun Exposure

  • Full sun

Soil pH

  • 6.3 to 6.5

Hardiness Zones

  • not frost hardy

Spacing

  • Vines need 6 to 8 feet of space

Moisture

  • Water deeply 1 to 2 inches per week
  • keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Notes

  • AAS, AN, F (disease resistant)
  • 80 to 97 days to harvest
  • Open-pollinated
  • Seeded
  • Flesh is bright red and firm
  • Weighs 15 to 25 lbs.

Have you grown Crimson Sweet watermelons? If so, tell us your top tips for ensuring a delicious harvest.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Watermelon Plants
  • Pollinating Watermelon Plants
  • Choosing the Right Variety of Watermelon
  • Growing Watermelon from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Watermelon in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or on a Trellis
  • Soil, Sunlight, Fertilizer, and Water for Your Watermelon Plants
  • Watermelon Care: Pests and Disease
  • Harvesting Your Watermelons
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Watermelons
  • Plant Profiles

  • Desert King Watermelon
  • Black Diamond Watermelon
  • Yellow Doll Watermelon
  • Crimson Sweet Watermelon
  • King of Hearts Watermelon
  • Sugar Baby Watermelon
  • Recipes

  • Grilled Watermelon Salad
  • Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad
  • Watermelon Rind Smoothie
  • Watermelon Fruit Rollups
  • Margarita Watermelon
  • Watermelon Juice
  • Easy Watermelon Sorbet
  • Grilled Watermelon and Pineapple Skewers
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Watermelon
  • Home Remedies and Health Benefits of Watermelon
  • Resources about Watermelon
  • Watermelon Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Start Growing Watermelon in Raised Beds
  • Wonderful Watermelon: How to Grow the Fruit that Means ‘Summer’

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