• A round, green Congo watermelon with dark stripes sits on a wooden surface in an outdoor setting.
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Watermelon Seeds - Congo

High sugar content, can grow up to 50 pounds

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Citrullus lanatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Vining

PLANT TYPE

  • Giant

COLOR

  • Red

The Congo is an extra sweet, gorgeous heirloom watermelon, and delicious one to boot! These luscious watermelons regularly grow to 50 Pounds and above! Congo was an All-America selection winner in 1950. Watermelons grow best in warm weather and sandy soils. Make sure their trailing vines have plenty of space and let your melons enjoy the warm summer sun for delicious, sweet harvests!

  • Long, Dark Green Striped Oblong Shaped
  • Firm and Sweet Flesh has a Sugar Content of 9.4%
  • Prefers Full Sun Exposure and Warm Weather

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 36 to 48 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 36
1 Ounce 343

Planting Guide

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Watermelon Seeds - Congo FAQs

Is Congo Watermelon resistant to animals or disease?

Congo Watermelon shows resistance to Anthracnose (1), meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Congo Watermelon?

Congo Watermelon is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Congo Watermelon get?

Congo Watermelon grows to 30+ pounds.

What is the flavor profile of Congo Watermelon?

Congo Watermelon has a flavor profile described as super sweet, juicy, firm, and high sugar content.

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