Description: CONGO WATERMELON is an heirloom that's been around since the early 1900's. Congo watermelons have one of the highest sugar contents of all watermelons, about 9.5 %. It was developed in northern Africa to thrive in high heat and humidity. Disease resistant to FW and AN1. The melons are Extra-large XXL 30 - 50 lbs with blunt ends and dark green streaks over light green skin. The flesh is dark red, crisp and juicy. Loaded with antioxidants. 25+ Quality seeds per order. Thank you! Citrullus lanatus. Full sun. Spring, soil temp 80F+. Plant on hills 8' apart. SOW 1"deep, 4 or 5 seeds per hill. Keep moist. Hills about 8ft apart. Germination 7-14 Days. Thin to 2 or 3 best plants per hill. Height 12" x 12' vine Medium/Heavy water. Organic fertilizer if needed. Days to maturity 90 - 100.
Price: 3.25 USD
Location: Wichita, Kansas
End Time: 2024-04-14T18:40:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Plant Type: Vine
Climate: Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid
Planting Time: 12 Weeks
Fruit Type: Watermelon
Common Name: Watermelon
Color: Green
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: running large vine flowering leafy
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 13 (> 60 °F)
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand
Brand: Little Seed Store
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Summer
Type: Vine Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Citrullus
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: x-large watermelon, extra sweet watermelon, high sugar content, organic, non-gmo, heirloom, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Citrullus lanatus
