vegetable variety in zone 6a
Crimson Sweet watermelon in zone 6a
Crimson Sweet · Citrullus lanatus
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 75 to 100
The verdict
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About Crimson Sweet
Very sweet, deep red flesh, the standard backyard watermelon flavor; oval green-striped fruit (15-25 lb). Fresh, picnics. Disease-tolerant, productive.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Crimson Sweet in adjacent zones
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- Moon and Stars
Sweet, classic flavor; dark green rind speckled with yellow stars and a moon, deep red flesh. Heritage Amish v…
- Sugar Baby
Sweet, classic watermelon flavor; small round dark-green icebox melon (8-10 lb). Fresh out of hand, fruit sala…
- Yellow Doll
Sweet, mild, golden-yellow flesh in a small round green melon; novelty home-garden choice. Fresh, fruit salads…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Crimson Sweet watermelon grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Crimson Sweet is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 9a, which includes zone 6a.
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