{"product_id":"dixie-queen-watermelon-seeds-citrullus-lanatus-red-flesh-heirloom-variety","title":"Dixie Queen Watermelon Seeds – Citrullus Lanatus Red Flesh Heirloom Variety","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Choose the Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select a warm planting area receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily with plenty of room for spreading vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Prepare the Soil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Work compost or well-aged organic matter into fertile, loose, well-draining soil before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Sow the Seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant seeds approximately 2–2.5 cm deep after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Provide Warmth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain soil temperatures around 21–32°C (70–90°F) to encourage fast and consistent germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Thin the Seedlings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once seedlings become established, retain the strongest plants and maintain approximately 90–120 cm between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Water Consistently:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide deep, regular watering during active vine growth, flowering, and early fruit development while avoiding prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Support Pollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encourage bee activity and avoid disturbing flowers unnecessarily, as successful pollination is essential for proper watermelon development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Protect Developing Fruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place straw, cardboard, or another dry material beneath developing melons when needed to reduce direct contact with damp soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Reduce Late Watering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As fruits approach maturity, avoid excessive irrigation to help maintain good fruit quality and reduce the risk of splitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. Harvest at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvest when the tendril nearest the fruit dries, the ground spot becomes creamy yellow, and other maturity signs indicate the melon is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floren seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645686448495,"sku":"bargav-JQD-wobunchove-9-4732","price":21.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/1405\/2207\/files\/red-flesh-watermelon-seed-for-planting..jpg?v=1790858307","url":"https:\/\/florenseeds.com\/products\/dixie-queen-watermelon-seeds-citrullus-lanatus-red-flesh-heirloom-variety","provider":"Floren Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}