Giant Watermelon Fruit Seeds
Giant Watermelon Fruit Seeds
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Indulge in the taste of delicious and juicy watermelons straight from your garden by planting our giant watermelon fruit seeds. These seeds are specially curated for outdoor planting and come with a very easy cultivation difficulty degree, making it a perfect choice for novice gardeners. With a full-bloom period in summer, these annual watermelon seeds are ideal for temperate climates. Each pack contains 30 seeds.
Highlights:- Use: Outdoor Plants
- Cultivating Difficulty Degree: Very Easy
- Full-bloom Period: Summer
- Type: Fruit
- Flowerpot: Excluded
- Variety: Watermelon
- Climate: Temperate
- Style: Annual
- Species and varieties: Giant watermelon seeds belong to the species Citrullus lanatus. Popular varieties include 'Carolina Cross', 'Black Diamond', and 'Congo'. These varieties are known for producing exceptionally large fruits, often weighing over 100 pounds.
- Hybrid or heirloom: Giant watermelon seeds can be both hybrid and heirloom. 'Carolina Cross' is an heirloom variety known for its record-breaking sizes, while other varieties may be hybrids bred for specific traits such as disease resistance and improved growth rates.
- Pruning and training: Pruning is generally not necessary for giant watermelons. However, removing some of the smaller fruits can help the plant focus its energy on growing fewer, but larger, watermelons. Training the vines to spread out can help maximize space and sunlight exposure.
- Fertilization needs: Giant watermelons require rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. They benefit from regular fertilization, starting with a balanced fertilizer during planting and switching to a high-phosphorus fertilizer as the plants begin to flower. Additional potassium can help with fruit development.
- Hardiness zones: Giant watermelons are best suited for USDA hardiness zones 3-11. They require a long growing season with warm temperatures to reach their full potential.
- Climate requirements: Giant watermelons thrive in warm climates with plenty of sunlight. They require temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C) for optimal growth. They need a long, hot growing season of at least 90-120 days.
