Crimson Sweet Watermelon

85 Days To Harvest: Slightly elongated light green melons about 25cm in diameter by 30cm long, have traditional darker green stripes. Dark red fruit is crisp and very sweet. Average weight is 9kg.

Sowing: Best sown indoors mid-April to mid-May or outdoors in late May. Seeds need warm sandy soil and 5-10 days at 24C/75F to germinate properly.

Comments: Before planting, dig in well rotted manure or organic matter. When ripe, watermelons produce a muffled sound when thumped.