{"product_id":"watermelon-warpaint-645","title":"Watermelon Warpaint Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarpaint, also known as Crimson Sweet, is a popular large watermelon producing rounded fruits with bold alternating light and dark green stripes. Melons can reach approximately 10 kg, with crisp, deep red flesh and a sweet, juicy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet was introduced in the United States in 1963 after being developed at Kansas State University. It became a widely grown variety for its excellent eating quality, attractive striped rind and useful resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and productive, developing spreading vines and substantial fruit. The combination of sweet red flesh, good fruit size and disease tolerance has made Crimson Sweet an enduring favourite for both home gardens and market growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 10–20 seeds per gram. Approximately 35 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 1–2 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or start indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after frost. Space plants approximately 80–120 cm apart, allowing plenty of room for vines to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep plants consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development. Fruit is approaching maturity when the tendril nearest the fruit dries and browns and the underside changes from white to creamy yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 80–97 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375841824986,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71d61298.82950332","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46375841857754,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71d612d4.22596246","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375841890522,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71d61308.27307882","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Watermelon_Warpaint_3a5f04d9-4bd3-4551-8ca5-a8310e93a553.jpg?v=1754017186","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/watermelon-warpaint-645","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}