Orange Crisp – Watermelon Seed
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Description
Product Description: The Marie Ballard Aster Orange Crisp Watermelon Seed is a vibrant, hybrid variety that offers an exciting twist on traditional watermelon. Known for its unique orange flesh, this watermelon provides an incredibly sweet and crisp eating experience with a refreshing, tropical flavor. The bright orange color sets it apart from other watermelons, making it not only a treat for the taste buds but also an eye-catching addition to your garden.
This variety is ideal for gardeners seeking high yields of juicy, flavorful melons with exceptional disease resistance. The Orange Crisp watermelon has a compact growth habit, making it suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and small spaces. Whether you're enjoying it fresh, in fruit salads, or as a cooling snack on a hot day, this watermelon will become a favorite in your garden and kitchen.
Features:
- Unique Orange Flesh: Sweet, crisp, and refreshing orange flesh that offers a tropical twist on the classic watermelon flavor.
- High Yield: Produces large, uniform watermelons with thick, juicy flesh, perfect for satisfying your family or guests.
- Disease Resistant: F1 hybrid seeds ensure increased resistance to common watermelon diseases, promoting healthier plants and more consistent yields.
- Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for smaller spaces, raised beds, or containers, making it perfect for home gardeners with limited space.
- Deliciously Sweet: Packed with natural sugars, the Orange Crisp watermelon delivers an exceptional, refreshing taste that stands out from other watermelon varieties.
- Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, or even making homemade watermelon juice or sorbets.
Specifications:
- Plant Height: 12-18 inches (compact vine growth)
- Fruit Size: 10-14 lbs per watermelon
- Fruit Color: Dark green rind with bright orange flesh
- Germination Rate: 85-90%
- Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
- Spacing: 36-42 inches apart between plants
- Harvest Time: 85-95 days after sowing, depending on climate and growing conditions
- Climate: Best grown in warm, full sun with well-drained soil
- Storage: Watermelons can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks; best enjoyed fresh for peak flavor
- Organic: Non-GMO, untreated F1 hybrid seeds
Grow a splash of color and flavor in your garden with the Marie Ballard Aster Orange Crisp Watermelon. With its sweet, juicy orange flesh and disease-resistant hybrid nature, this watermelon is perfect for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow, high-yielding variety that delivers exceptional taste and vibrant color.
