{"product_id":"red-seeded-citron-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","title":"Red Seeded Citron Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAn old and extremely rare variety, Red Seeded Citron is naturally high in pectin and has historically been used for making preserves, pickles, and sweetmeats in France and the US. With dense green flesh and an exceptionally hard rind, this variety is typically harvested in late fall and can be stored for 8-12 months. 3-5 pound fruit, vigorous grower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\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: 90-100 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":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491920818453,"sku":"A2479","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Red-Seeded-Citron-Watermelon__03346.1667504911.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264928","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/red-seeded-citron-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}