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Congo Heirloom Watermelon
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Packet: 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity95 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 - 36 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Congo Heirloom Watermelon
‘Congo’ is an award-winning heirloom watermelon and 1950 All-America Selections Winner prized for its impressive size and high sugar content. Large oblong fruits develop medium-green rinds with dark striping and beautiful medium-red flesh.
Sow ‘Congo’ directly in the garden about ½ inch deep, space plants 18 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. For best sowing, orient each seed with the pointed end facing down. This heat-tolerant variety thrives during warm summer conditions. When sowing, place the pointed end of the seed down.
Ready to harvest in about 95 days, pick fruits once they have reached full maturity and developed their characteristic color and sweetness.
Large, juicy, and extra sweet, ‘Congo’ is excellent for fresh eating.
- Days to Maturity: 95
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Weight: 35 Lbs
Catalog Page: 65
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ Inch
Plant height
Vines 6–12 ft.
Botanical name
Citrullus lanatus
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Congo Heirloom Watermelon$4.50 · Packet: 30 Seeds
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