Heirloom and Non GMO Congo Watermelon Seeds for Gardening

This open-pollinated watermelon variety boasts one of the highest sugar contents, with tests revealing an impressive 9.5% sugar! Congo watermelon seeds produce large watermelons, measuring approximately 27" long by 12" wide and weighing a substantial 40 lbs. The rind is thick, making this variety a good shipper, and the flesh is firm, medium-red, and exceptionally sweet.

Comprising 50 Congo Watermelon Seeds, this 7-gram package offers non-GMO and heirloom seeds. Gardeners in cool climates should start the seeds indoors, no sooner than a month before transplanting. Plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep, and provide heat to maintain a soil temperature of at least 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Once true leaves appear, cut off all but the strongest seedling and transplant about a week after the last frost, placing two or three plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions.

In warm climates, gardeners can direct sow the watermelon seeds as soon as the soil temperature reaches a minimum of 75 degrees Fahrenheit, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin the seedlings to the two or three strongest plants as soon as they emerge.

Watermelons thrive in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from the use of black plastic to help warm the soil. This open-pollinated Congo watermelon variety requires 95 days to reach maturity, offering gardeners the opportunity to enjoy these sweet, large watermelons.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a newcomer to growing watermelons, these Congo Watermelon Seeds provide a reliable and flavorful option. With their high sugar content, impressive size, and firm, medium-red flesh, these watermelons are sure to delight. Incorporate them into your garden for a bountiful and delicious harvest.

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