Experience the deep crimson sweetness of Oblong Sweet Crimson watermelons—slender, elongated fruits prized for their exceptionally high sugar content and crisp, juicy flesh.
Perfect for Long Rows & Sweet Summer Harvests!
Oblong Sweet Crimson is a premium watermelon variety that produces 4–6 kg fruits with smooth, dark green rind and bright red interior. These vigorous vines yield long, uniform melons ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or even containers if given room to sprawl.
Well suited to Pakistan’s hot summer season, Oblong Sweet Crimson thrives in full sun and warm soil, maturing in 80–90 days for a reliably sweet harvest.
Product Features:
Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
Vine Habit: Vigorous, sprawling (2.5–3 m runners)
Germination Rate: 85–95%
Germination Time: 5–8 days
Fruit Size: 4–6 kg; 30–40 cm length, oval shape
Flesh Color: Deep crimson-red, fine-grained, high Brix
Best For: Garden beds, raised beds, spacious patios
Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April
Transplanting: 2–3 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm soil essential)
Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
Watering: Deep, infrequent watering—keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.5
Spacing: 90–120 cm between hills; 1.5–2 m between rows
Why Grow Oblong Sweet Crimson Watermelon?
Exceptionally sweet, fine-textured crimson flesh
Elongated fruits maximize space in narrow beds
Early-maturing—ready in 80–90 days from transplant
Vigorous vines with high yield potential
Delivers gourmet flavor and visual appeal to homegrown produce