Grow an award-winning giant with our Congo Watermelon seeds. This All-American Selections winner is a beloved heirloom, celebrated for its massive size and exceptionally sweet, delicious flavor. The vigorous vines produce huge, oblong fruits that can weigh up to 50 pounds, with a tough, dark green rind and a firm, bright red, juicy flesh. A fantastic and reliable grower, this variety also boasts excellent disease resistance. Perfect for feeding a crowd at summer picnics and barbecues.
⭐ What you'll love
A classic All-American Selections award-winning variety.
Exceptionally sweet, firm, and juicy bright red flesh.
Produces huge, oblong watermelons that can weigh up to 50 pounds.
A vigorous and productive vine with excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Seed details
Plant Name: Congo Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
Type: All-American Selections Winner, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Annual
Height: 10-15 foot vine
Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
USDA Zone: 3-11
Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in a sunny spot after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm (at least 75°F).
Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Spacing: Sow seeds in hills, planting 4-6 seeds per hill and spacing hills 6-8 feet apart. Thin to the strongest 2-3 plants per hill.
Light Requirement: Full Sun.
Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil.
Watering: Water consistently and deeply, especially when fruits are forming.
✅ Our seed packets
Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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