{"product_id":"watermelon-seeds-congo-watermelon-organic-non-gmo","title":"Watermelon Seeds - Congo Watermelon, Organic, Non Gmo","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            This open pollinated Congo watermelon has some of the highest sugary content yielding super-sweet, giant fruit weighing up to 50 pounds. Congo needs room to stretch and grow. The flesh is firm, medium red with a thick rind giving it an unsurpassed taste. It thrives in warm summers with soil that drains well. \u003cbr\u003eCongo watermelon originated in Egypt from King Tut's tomb to ships even in ancient China proving how popular this watermelons popularity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    25 seeds \u003cbr\u003e    Germination: 5-10 days\u003cbr\u003e    Maturity: 90 days\u003cbr\u003e    Direct sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings are sensitive and best to directly sow. \u003cbr\u003e    Sow seeds 6” apart. Space plants 18” apart in rows 6-8’ apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Seeds:\u003cbr\u003eSow inside 4-6 weeks before last frost OR  direct seed in the garden.  Sow in garden when temperatures are warm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to harvest:\u003cbr\u003eWhen  the bottom side of the melon where it lies on the ground turns from light green to a yellowish in color. The curly tendrils on the stem near the point of attachment turns brown . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHAPPY PLANTING!\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Velldonetradellc","offers":[{"title":"30 SEEDS","offer_id":43682066792537,"sku":"O94ATSI","price":1.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7744\/9049\/files\/Output_11.jpg?v=1784279125","url":"https:\/\/velldonetradellc.com\/products\/watermelon-seeds-congo-watermelon-organic-non-gmo","provider":"Velldonetradellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}