Watermelon 'Country Sweet'

Keep in mind when planting that Country Sweet is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Country Sweet requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Ensure a distance of 8.12 feet (2.50 metres) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Country Sweet is a tender plant.