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The classic watermelon! Sporting a dark and light green striped skin with a red flavorful flesh. Oval fruit is about 10" - 12".

Bentley Seed Crimson Sweet Watermelon seeds can be started inside about 4 weeks before last frost. When spring weather has been consistently warm transplant to rows or hills. Or plant seeds 36" apart outside 2 weeks after last frost in rows or hills.  If possible, water during extended dry periods.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
• Time to Maturity: about 3 months
• Sun Requirement: sun
• Spacing: 36" apart
• Depth: 1 inch
• 40-50 Seeds Per Packet
• Seeds/Oz: 400
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 80F
• Sowing Method: Transplant or Direct
• Heirloom Year: 1964 Heirloom
• Plant Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"