How to Grow Watermelon Crimson Sweet
Citrullus lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Your complete guide to growing Watermelon Crimson Sweet.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Watermelon Crimson Sweet
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | November – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | July – August |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | May – July |
Companion Plants for Watermelon Crimson Sweet
✓ Good companions
Fixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons without competing for space
Strongly repels aphids, ants, and cucumber beetles that damage melon plants
Provides wind protection and vertical growing space without root competition
Deters nematodes and various insects while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repels cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs that commonly attack melons
Repels aphids, cucumber beetles, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Helps break up compacted soil and may deter cucumber beetles and squash vine borers
Provides natural trellis support and attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic compounds
Compete for similar nutrients and may harbor diseases that affect melon family plants
May inhibit melon growth and development through allelopathic effects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
