Early watermelon seed Cracker Jack

annualhybrid

New! Organic seedless watermelon. Attractive dark green, striped rind and very sweet, rich red flesh. Fruits are slightly oblong and consistently sized around 45-count. Vigorous, healthy vines support strong yields. NOTE: Seeds of a pollinator and complete growing instructions are included with each order. Pollinator seeds are conventional, untreated. USDA Certified Organic. Avg. 6,800 seeds/lb. Packet: 10 seeds. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus CULTURE: A light, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5–7.5 and a southern exposure is ideal. Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. After this point do not water the last week before fruits are ripe, as overwatering can cause bland fruit. TRANSPLANTING: Sow indoors in 50-cell plug trays or 2–3" peat pots in late April or one month (no sooner!) before transplanting outdoors. Plant 2 seeds per cell or pot, about ½–1" deep. Keep temperature 80–90°F (27–32°C) until germination. Handle young plants carefully and never let the soil dry out. Grow seedlings at 75°F (24°C). Reduce water and temperature for a week to harden seedlings. When the weather is frost-free, warm, and settled, transplant 2–3' apart in rows 6–8' apart, or thin to 1 plant/pot or cell with scissors and transplant 18" apart. Even hardened watermelon seedlings are tender! Do not disturb roots when transplanting, and water thoroughly.