Strawberry Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Revered for its sweet, bright flavor, this summertime favorite produces dark green, oblong fruit with brilliant strawberry-colored flesh. Expect tender, tasty 15-25-pound fruits if well composted. Good disease resistance.

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Maturity: 80 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.