Carolina Cross Watermelon Fruit Seeds

Grow giant, sweet, and juicy Carolina Cross Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) at home with these premium seeds. Known for producing some of the largest watermelons in the world, this heirloom variety yields vibrant green fruits with bright red, sweet flesh. Ideal for home gardens, allotments, or large container cultivation, Carolina Cross Watermelons are fast-growing, productive, and perfect for fresh eating, summer treats, and entertaining.

Features & Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Plant Type: Annual Vine / Fruit-bearing

• Fruit Color: Dark Green rind with bright red flesh

• Fruit Size: Giant (can exceed 100 lbs)

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, soil enriched with organic matter

• Ideal for: Home gardens, allotments, large containers

• Germination Rate: Moderate to High with proper care

• Packaging: Seed packet suitable for home planting

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 24 weeks before transplanting.

2. Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 1224 hours to enhance germination.

3. Seed Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in seed-starting mix or prepared soil.

4. Spacing: Space seedlings 68 feet apart to allow sprawling vine growth.

5. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and growth; reduce watering as fruits mature to concentrate sweetness.

6. Sunlight: Full sun exposure promotes strong vine growth, flowering, and fruit development.

7. Harvesting: Watermelons are ready to harvest when the tendril nearest the fruit dries, the fruit sounds hollow when tapped, and the underside turns yellow. Typically 80100 days after sowing.