Organic Chris Cross Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This heirloom watermelon originated in Montrose, Iowa, in 1950 when Chris Christensen crossed the Hawksbury and Dixie Queen watermelons. Well-suited for cooler climates, the Chris Cross watermelon grows to 15 to 20 lbs. This melon has dark green stripes and moderately sweet, deep red flesh.

• 15 seeds minimum
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Maturity: 85-90 days
• Direct sow -1 deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested.
• Sow seeds 6 apart. Space plants 18 apart in rows 6-8 apart.