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Watermelon - seed packet

Jubilee, Crimson Sweet , Charleston Gray

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Watermelon - seed packet

Days to Germination

6 to 8 days

Planting Depth

1/2 inch

Plant Spacing

5 to 8 feet

Days to Harvest

85 days (Jubilee will need 95 days.)

Directions

Start the seeds indoors near a sunny window 4 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Be sure not to disturb the roots during transplanting. Or sow the seeds directly in the garden in full sun when all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm.

Try making a small hill about 6 to 12 inches tall for the seeds or seedlings to start in and the plants to grow down from.

Water regularly to keep the soil from drying out. Watermelons love water.

Growing Tips

Watermelon - seed packet

Jubilee

Crimson Sweet

Charleston Gray

Tips

Choose a site with good drainage and air circulation.
Watermelons are ready to harvest when: the stem begins to turn brown and dry; the skin on the underside turns yellow; and a thump with your knuckles makes a hollow sound.

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Cantaloupe- seed packet

Hale's Best Jumbo, Honey Rock, Sierra Gold

Drawing of growing cantaloupe plant with melons, green leaves, and yellow flowers

Cantaloupe- seed packet

Days to Germination

7 days*

Planting Depth

1/2 inch

Plant Spacing

4 feet (Hale’s Best Jumbo will need 5 to 6 feet)

Days to Harvest

80 to 90 days

Directions

Start the seeds indoors near a sunny window 4 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Be sure not to disturb the roots during transplanting. Try making a small hill about 9 to 12 inches tall for the seedlings to start in and the plants to grow down from.

Growing Tips

Cantaloupe- seed packet

Hale's Best Jumbo

Honey Rock

Sierra Gold

Tips

The Sierra Gold and Hale's Best Jumbo varieties are ready to harvest when the fruit is golden beige, has a distinct aroma and slips easily from the vine.
The Honey Rock variety can grow on a trellis.
Try preserving the fruit by freezing it!

*These seeds are easy to sow, with a fun color coating that helps them germinate. However, the coating adds a few days to the germination time as compared to uncoated seeds.

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Strawberries - seed packet

Alpine

Drawing of strawberry plant with berries and blossoms

Strawberries - seed packet

Days to Germination

9 to 12 days*

Planting Depth

1/8 inch

Plant Spacing

8 inches

Days to Harvest

90 to 110 days

Best Container Size

14 inches or larger

Directions

Start the seeds indoors near a sunny window 5 to 8 weeks before transplanting to the garden when all danger of frost is past. Or sow the seeds directly in the garden in full sun when all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm.

Growing Tips

Strawberries - seed packet

Alpine

Tips

Seeds will germinate best between 65 and 75 degrees F. For better luck with germination, freeze the seeds for 2 to 4 weeks in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag. Remove the container or bag from the freezer. Wait until it has reached room temperature before opening it and planting the seeds.

*These seeds are easy to sow, with a fun color coating that helps them germinate. However, the coating adds a few days to the germination time as compared to uncoated seeds.

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