Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' Care

Since most of the fruit consists of water, it requires regular hydration. Water the Watermelon as soon as the ground appears dry. It’s important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

It’s important to prune this plant if it gets sick with some illness. The affected parts should be removed with a sterile pruning tool.

As a heavy-feeder, Watermelon would benefit from regular fertilizing. Nourish the fruit with a balanced fertilizer before planting, then feed it once a month with a potassium-rich fertilizer. It’s also a good practice to use foliar feeding to supplement the plant's nutrition.

As a fruit-bearing plant, Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' needs full-sun exposure. It needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce fruits. Grown in a container, this plant should be placed in a sunny spot.

Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' prefers a fertile, well-draining soil. It’s best to plant it in a neutral growing medium with 6-7 pH level. You can amend soil fertility by adding organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure.

Watermelons are usually propagated from seeds. They should be planted in seed trays or in the ground directly 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.

Crimson Sweet Watermelon is a warm-season crop and prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day, and 65-70°F (18-21°C) at night. It’s not frost-tolerant, so this fruit should be planted when the ground has warmed up. If the temperature drops below 60°F (15°C) for an extended period, the plant will stop growing and producing fruits.

It’s best to choose a big container with drainage holes to grow Crimson Sweet Watermelon. Since the plant is water-loving, a pot made of plastic will not let the moisture evaporate too quickly. Alternatively, the fruit can be planted in flower beds.

This plant was introduced in 1963, and it quickly gained popularity. Its sweet flesh and compact growing habit make Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet' a popular option for home gardening.