Congo
Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
About (From this Label)
Watermelon Congo is not only big in size, it is big in flavor and quality. It can easily reach 40 pounds and above. The luscious red flesh is firm with high sugar content. Congo is an oblong, medium-green melon with dark green stripes. This is an heirloom variety which resists bruising and is disease resistant to Anthracnose.
About the Plant
How to Plant
Label Claims
disease resistant to Anthracnose
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
Start seed indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 - 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
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