{"product_id":"organic-chris-cross-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","title":"Organic Chris Cross Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis heirloom watermelon originated in Montrose, Iowa, in 1950 when Chris Christensen crossed the Hawksbury and Dixie Queen watermelons. Well-suited for cooler climates, the Chris Cross watermelon grows to 15 to 20 lbs. This melon has dark green stripes and moderately sweet, deep red flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e15 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: 85-90 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":48491910955285,"sku":"A2190","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Organic-Chris-Cross-Melon__59730.1667499065.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264721","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/organic-chris-cross-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}