{"product_id":"florida-giant-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","title":"Florida Giant Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDeveloped by Florida seed expert Melville Dillon in the 1940s, this massive melon can reach weights of over 50 lbs. One of the most popular large watermelons, Florida Giant has a dark green rind and firm, delicious red flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e25 seeds minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGermination: 5-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaturity: 80-85 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDirect sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSow seeds 6” apart. Space plants 18” apart in rows 6-8’ apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491892408597,"sku":"A1066","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Florida-Giant-Watermelon__59965.1667506207.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264286","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/florida-giant-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}