Description

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!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.

Specifications

• Weight: 100gr
• Usage: Indoor & outdoor