Experience the deep crimson sweetness of Oblong Sweet Crimson watermelons—slender, elongated fruits prized for their exceptionally high sugar content and crisp, juicy flesh.
Perfect for Long Rows & Sweet Summer Harvests!
Oblong Sweet Crimson is a premium watermelon variety that produces 4–6 kg fruits with smooth, dark green rind and bright red interior. These vigorous vines yield long, uniform melons ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or even containers if given room to sprawl.
Well suited to Pakistan’s hot summer season, Oblong Sweet Crimson thrives in full sun and warm soil, maturing in 80–90 days for a reliably sweet harvest.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Vigorous, sprawling (2.5–3 m runners)
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Germination Rate: 85–95%
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Germination Time: 5–8 days
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Fruit Size: 4–6 kg; 30–40 cm length, oval shape
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Flesh Color: Deep crimson-red, fine-grained, high Brix
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Best For: Garden beds, raised beds, spacious patios
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April
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Transplanting: 2–3 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm soil essential)
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Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
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Watering: Deep, infrequent watering—keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.5
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Spacing: 90–120 cm between hills; 1.5–2 m between rows
Why Grow Oblong Sweet Crimson Watermelon?
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Exceptionally sweet, fine-textured crimson flesh
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Elongated fruits maximize space in narrow beds
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Early-maturing—ready in 80–90 days from transplant
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Vigorous vines with high yield potential
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Delivers gourmet flavor and visual appeal to homegrown produce
