{"product_id":"black-jewel-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","title":"Black Jewel Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the Kumamoto watermelon, this coveted Japanese mini melon, weighing just 5-8 pounds, boasts a jade-green rind and luscious ruby-red flesh. With an ultra-sweet, deep flavor, its jewel-like perfection makes it truly extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 5-10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds 6” apart. Space plants 18” apart in rows 6-8’ apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49786109362453,"sku":"A3602","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/AdobeStock_1746405844.jpg?v=1771884165","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.com\/products\/black-jewel-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}