{"title":"Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover fruit seeds for a productive and colorful home garden. From juicy watermelons and sweet melons to berries and unique specialty fruits, our collection offers a variety of seeds for gardeners of all experience levels. Shop quality heirloom, hybrid, and non-GMO varieties and enjoy growing fresh fruit from seed to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crimson-sweet-watermelon-seeds","title":"Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO AAS Winner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow one of the classic American picnic watermelons with Crimson Sweet, \u003cstrong\u003eCitrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'\u003c\/strong\u003e. This heirloom, Non-GMO, open-pollinated variety produces large striped melons with crisp, juicy red flesh and is an All-America Selections award-winning variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is made for warm summer gardens. Its vigorous vines appreciate full sun, warm soil, generous growing space, and consistent moisture while the fruits develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic seeded picnic watermelon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeirloom, Non-GMO, open-pollinated variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll-America Selections award-winning watermelon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge green-striped fruit with crisp, sweet red flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 80–90 days to maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-tolerant warm-season annual with vigorous vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson Sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeded Picnic Watermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green striped rind with red flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Fruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large picnic-size melons, commonly around 20–25 lb under favorable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelon is highly sensitive to frost and cold soil. Direct sow Crimson Sweet after the danger of frost has passed and the soil is thoroughly warm. Gardeners with shorter summers can start seeds indoors about 3 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 1\/2–1 inch deep. Warm soil around 70–85°F provides favorable germination conditions, and seedlings commonly emerge in about 4–12 days under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 36–48 inches between plants and generous row spacing for the vigorous vines. Full sun is essential for strong growth and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Fruit Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during vine growth, flowering, and early fruit development. Deep watering encourages a stronger root system and is preferable to frequent shallow watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs fruits approach maturity, avoid excessive irrigation. Too much water late in development can reduce fruit quality or contribute to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet has long been recognized for useful resistance to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt. Resistance does not mean immunity, and effectiveness can differ among pathogen races and growing regions, so good crop rotation, drainage, airflow, and garden sanitation remain important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet generally reaches maturity in approximately 80–90 days. Because watermelon does not become sweeter after harvest, identifying full ripeness on the vine is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook for several signs together: the tendril closest to the fruit begins to dry, the ground spot changes toward yellow, and the rind becomes less glossy. Ripe Crimson Sweet has crisp red flesh suited to fresh slicing, picnics, fruit salads, and summer meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit size can vary considerably with temperature, fertility, water, spacing, pollination, and the number of melons carried by each vine. Around 20–25 pounds is common for Crimson Sweet under favorable conditions, but this should not be treated as a guaranteed fruit weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is a seeded diploid watermelon. Its flowers require pollination for fruit development, and the variety can also provide pollen when grown near compatible seedless watermelon plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Crimson Sweet a seeded or seedless watermelon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is a traditional seeded watermelon. The mature red flesh contains seeds and the variety is open-pollinated rather than a triploid seedless hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Crimson Sweet take to mature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect approximately 80–90 days under suitable warm growing conditions. Temperature, planting method, soil fertility, and other environmental factors can shift harvest timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does watermelon need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Crimson Sweet in full sun. A sunny location supports vigorous vines, fruit development, and sugar accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when the watermelon is ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for a drying tendril near the fruit, a yellow ground spot, and a rind that becomes less glossy. Using several ripeness indicators together is more reliable than relying on only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Crimson Sweet have disease resistance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety has documented resistance to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt, but resistance varies with pathogen race and local disease pressure. 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