Congo Watermelon – 25 Seeds

Grow an award-winning giant with our Congo Watermelon seeds. This All-American Selections winner is a beloved heirloom, celebrated for its massive size and exceptionally sweet, delicious flavor. The vigorous vines produce huge, oblong fruits that can weigh up to 50 pounds, with a tough, dark green rind and a firm, bright red, juicy flesh. A fantastic and reliable grower, this variety also boasts excellent disease resistance. Perfect for feeding a crowd at summer picnics and barbecues. What you'll love A classic All-American Selections award-winning variety. Exceptionally sweet, firm, and juicy bright red flesh. Produces huge, oblong watermelons that can weigh up to 50 pounds. A vigorous and productive vine with excellent disease resistance. Seed details Plant Name: Congo Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds Type: All-American Selections Winner, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 10-15 foot vine Days to Maturity: 90-100 days USDA Zone: 3-11 Origin: American Grown Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in a sunny spot after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm (at least 75°F). Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Spacing: Sow seeds in hills, planting 4-6 seeds per hill and spacing hills 6-8 feet apart. Thin to the strongest 2-3 plants per hill. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil. Watering: Water consistently and deeply, especially when fruits are forming.   Hey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine. This product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you. So, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!