Watermelon 'carolina cross #183'

Keep in mind when planting that carolina cross #183 is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 as carolina cross #183 is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

My seeds germinated in 6 days! I live in Irvine, CA, and planted the seeds in late June. I planted them where I intend to have them grow, so no transplant necessary. It’s late in the season for planting seeds, but I decided to go for it. Sometimes it can remain hot into November here.

Look to ensure a distance 8.12 feet (2.50 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. 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 carolina cross #183 is a tender plant.