{"product_id":"sweet-siberian-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","title":"Sweet Siberian Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese green, oblong watermelons originated in Russia. First introduced in the U.S. by Peter Henderson and Co. in 1898, the Sweet Siberian has juicy, light pink to apricot-colored flesh. Matures in just 80 to 85 days. Produces fruit between 5 and 10 lbs.\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: 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":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491912298773,"sku":"A2232","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Sweet-Siberian-Watermelon__42227.1667504987.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264756","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/sweet-siberian-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}