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Congo Watermelon – 25 Seeds
Congo Watermelon – 25 Seeds
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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.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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