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Watermelon - Congo seeds
$399 USD
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Description
Description
Product Overview
The Watermelon - Congo seeds are a specialized variety of watermelon seeds designed for gardeners seeking to grow large, high-quality watermelons. These seeds are especially noted for producing fruits that can reach up to 35 pounds with a durable rind, making them ideal for summer harvests and commercial cultivation. The Congo watermelon variety has received recognition as a 1950 All-America Selections Winner, highlighting its proven performance and popularity among growers.
Features
- Produces large watermelons weighing approximately 35 pounds each
- Has a tough rind that resists bruising and handling damage
- Florally rated for 95 days to maturity from planting
- Recognized for its outstanding flavor and sweet taste
- Suitable for warm-growing seasons, with optimal planting from April to June
- Well-suited for both home gardeners and commercial farmers
- Produces watermelons with a long, vining growth habit
Use Cases and Target Growers
This variety of Watermelon Congo seeds is ideal for farmers and home gardeners aiming to harvest large, durable watermelons during the warm months. It is especially suitable for those with a budget-conscious approach to produce large quantities of high-value fruit. The seeds are perfect for summer markets, roadside stands, or personal consumption where large, bruiser-resistant watermelons are desired. Its ability to produce 35 lb fruits makes it an excellent choice for commercial growers seeking high-yield harvests without compromising on quality.
Care Instructions and Maintenance
Plant the seeds in full sun with well-draining soil, maintaining consistent watering to ensure healthy growth. Fertilize regularly using a balanced fertilizer to promote vigorous vine and fruit development. Harvest the watermelons when they reach their mature size and exhibit a deep color and a dull rind surface. Seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place for future planting and may require proper drying if saved for later use. The seeds come with standard seed packaging, and no specific warranty is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Watermelon Congo seeds ideal for growing large, high-quality watermelons?
Watermelon Congo seeds are designed to produce large fruits weighing up to 35 pounds with a tough rind, making them ideal for high-quality harvests and commercial cultivation. Their genetic traits ensure outstanding flavor and a sweet taste, perfect for summer markets and personal use.
Are Watermelon Congo seeds suitable for both home gardeners and commercial farmers?
Yes, Watermelon Congo seeds are well-suited for both home gardeners and commercial growers, offering the ability to produce large, durable watermelons suitable for various scales of cultivation. Their high yield potential and fruit quality make them a versatile choice.
How do I care for Watermelon Congo seeds to ensure optimal growth and fruit development?
Plant the seeds in full sun with well-draining soil, keep the soil consistently moist, and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer to promote vigorous vine growth and large fruit development. Harvest when the watermelon shows a deep color and a dull rind surface.
What features do Watermelon Congo seeds have that help produce durable, bruise-resistant watermelons?
Watermelon Congo seeds produce watermelons with a tough rind that resists bruising and damage during handling, thanks to their genetic makeup. This durability ensures the fruit remains in excellent condition during transportation and sales.
When is the best time to plant Watermelon Congo seeds for a successful harvest?
The best time to plant Watermelon Congo seeds is from April to June, aligning with warm-growing seasons for optimal fruit development and harvest. Proper timing ensures the fruits reach maturity in about 95 days.
Can Watermelon Congo seeds be stored for future planting, and what is the proper storage method?
Store Watermelon Congo seeds in a cool, dry place to maintain their viability for future planting. If you save seeds from a harvest, ensure they are properly dried before storing to prevent mold and preserve germination quality.
About Our Seeds
About Our Seeds
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GMO-FREE We also offer a few hybrid varieties on this website and they will be labeled as such on product listing. |
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MOISTURE-PROOF PACKAGING All our seeds are packaged in high quality re-sealable moisture-proof packs designed to protect & extend the shelf-life of your seeds. We do NOT use paper envelopes. Read frequently asked questions |
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HIGHEST QUALITY SEEDS |
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TOTALLY RAW & UN-TREATED |
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Know where your food comes from.
Support local growers.
Grow your own Organic/GMO-FREE food!
Useful Links: [What is GMO?] [Step-by-Step Grow Guides] [Safe Seed Pledge] [FAQs]
WE DO NOT GROW OR SELL SEEDS FROM MONSANTO OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH GMO.
✓ NON-GMO
✓ HEIRLOOM
✓ OPEN-POLLINATED (OP)
✓ RAW, NATURAL & UN-TREATED
Safe Seed Pledge
Safe Seed Pledge
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations.
For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative. We pledge to you that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats.
We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy people and communities.
We do not buy - OR - grow any seed from large corporations that make Genetically Engineered seeds. We don't touch that stuff and we never will.
The seeds we offer aren't like varieties you'd typically find at a garden center.
Every variety we offer is 100% OP (open-pollinated). Open-pollination means that you can safely save the seed after harvest and preserve a collection of heirloom seed for many generations to come.
To make it perfectly clear ... Our seeds do not contain any exogenously inserted embryogenesis deactivator genes caused by human intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Overall rating: 4.428571 / 5 from 7 reviews.
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Fast service
"Good service, got seeds quick. Ordered for next year so can’t review on quality of germination yet"
Congo
"The seeds came eaten and they rotted when planted. The shipping was fast, though."
Arrival
"Quick"
The ordering process was easy
"The ordering process was easy and have received exactly what I wanted each time and in a timely fashion. Having trouble with one or two of the seed types not sprouting. Will try them again. The ones that have come up are very hearty!!!"
fast service
"Yes very fast service"
AWESOME WATERMELONS
"I only order the value packs of seeds. and I do believe in the packet there were 10 congo watermelon seeds, and of those 10 seeds I have 8 watermelons growing now from a large container!!!! So exciting to watch them growing EVERYDAY as they get bigger and bigger. The look healthy, and I can't wait to cut into one. I am going to surely plant them again next season. I will tell you, although I planted them in a large container, you will need lots of room for the veins to run, and do not let your watermelons lay on the soil, or ground w/o a padding under them, they will develop rot bottom. My watermelons are hanging on a fence as they grow. When they get bigger I will make slings w/o cheap panty hose!!!"
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FAQs
FAQs
| Where can you ship your seeds to? |
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| How much is shipping across the USA? |
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| How do you ship your seeds? |
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| What is a Seed Bank? |
|
| Are all your seeds NON-Genetically Modified (Non-GMO)? |
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| Are all your seeds Organic? |
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| What do you mean by growing Organic food? |
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| What is a Genetically Modified seed? |
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| What does it mean when you say the seeds are Non-Hybrid and Open-Pollinated? |
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| Do you accept returns? |
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| Can I collect my seeds after harvest? |
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| How many years will my seeds last? |
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About Our Seeds
About Our Seeds
|
GMO-FREE We also offer a few hybrid varieties on this website and they will be labeled as such on product listing. |
|
|
|
MOISTURE-PROOF PACKAGING All our seeds are packaged in high quality re-sealable moisture-proof packs designed to protect & extend the shelf-life of your seeds. We do NOT use paper envelopes. Read frequently asked questions |
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|
|
5-STAR CUSTOMER SUPPORT |
|
|
|
SATISFACTION. GUARANTEED. |
|
|
|
HIGHEST QUALITY SEEDS |
|
|
|
TOTALLY RAW & UN-TREATED |
|
Know where your food comes from.
Support local growers.
Grow your own Organic/GMO-FREE food!
Useful Links: [What is GMO?] [Step-by-Step Grow Guides] [Safe Seed Pledge] [FAQs]
WE DO NOT GROW OR SELL SEEDS FROM MONSANTO OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH GMO.
✓ NON-GMO
✓ HEIRLOOM
✓ OPEN-POLLINATED (OP)
✓ RAW, NATURAL & UN-TREATED
Safe Seed Pledge
Safe Seed Pledge
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations.
For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative. We pledge to you that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats.
We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy people and communities.
We do not buy - OR - grow any seed from large corporations that make Genetically Engineered seeds. We don't touch that stuff and we never will.
The seeds we offer aren't like varieties you'd typically find at a garden center.
Every variety we offer is 100% OP (open-pollinated). Open-pollination means that you can safely save the seed after harvest and preserve a collection of heirloom seed for many generations to come.
To make it perfectly clear ... Our seeds do not contain any exogenously inserted embryogenesis deactivator genes caused by human intervention.
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Highest Quality Seed, Guaranteed
We are proud to offer the highest quality seeds to plant in your organic vegetable garden. All seeds have been tested to have purity -&- germination rates above industry standards.
Our seed packets are also designed to be water-proof, re-sealable -&- freezer-safe for long-term storage!
