- This large, round melon from Florida weighs 30-50 lbs and grows throughout the USA.
Watermelon Seeds - Giant - Florida Giant
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90 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Florida Giant Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, giant watermelon. The Florida Giant watermelon, AKA: Cannon Ball Watermelon, was developed in the 1940s in Florida by Melville Dillon. ~218 seeds/oz.
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This popular heirloom variety will grow anywhere in the USA, and prouduces very large round watermelons (as opposed to oblong) commonly weigh in the 30 to 50 lb range, with some known to have grown up to 90 Lbs! A great choice for home gardens. Loves full sun. Annual.
- Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
- Days to Maturity: 90 Days - Annual Crop - Not Intended to Over-winter - All Zones in the U.S.A
- Germination Rate: High - Open Pollinated
- Seeds for: Farm & Garden Vegetable / Fruit Seeds
- Seed Quality: Non-GMO - Heirloom - Premium Seeds
- 3 g - Approximately 23 Seeds
- 1/4 oz - Approximately 55 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 218 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 872 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 3,490 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 17,350 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 87,200 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Citrullus lanatus |
| Florida Giant Watermelon Color: | Red Flesh, Green Skin |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 90 |
| Days to Germination: | 4-12 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5-1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 36-48 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 7-10 feet |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Watermelon Size: | Giant - Largest class typically producing watermelons over 45 lbs. |
| Seeded or Seedless: | Seeded |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 100 to 120 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe melons. |
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