{"title":"Watermelon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWatermelons are iconic summer fruits known for their juicy, refreshing sweetness. These vigorous vines produce large, flavourful melons perfect for picnics and warm‑weather snacking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"watermelon-crimson-sweet","title":"Watermelon Crimson Sweet","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet Watermelon is a classic, high-yielding watermelon variety known for its large fruits, bright red flesh, and exceptional sweetness. This variety produces round to slightly oval melons with light green skin and darker green striping, making it a recognizable and reliable summer favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous warm-season vines that thrive in full sun and fertile soil. When given space and heat, they produce dependable harvests of juicy, refreshing watermelons perfect for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Vining, spreading and productive\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 120-180 cm (4-6 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Not required; vines are typically grown on the ground\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Only in very large containers with significant space and soil volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet produces large watermelons with deep red flesh, crisp texture, and high sugar content. Fruits typically mature in mid to late summer under warm growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh slicing\u003cbr\u003e\nSummer fruit platters\u003cbr\u003e\nPicnics and gatherings\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh juice and smoothies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvests in northern climates\u003cbr\u003e\nFaster plant establishment\u003cbr\u003e\nReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home gardeners with space, market growers, summer fruit gardens, and gardeners wanting a reliable, sweet classic watermelon variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223050080427,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p75_9df35262-40c6-4161-8e04-ec99c2ffdfbd.jpg?v=1771536624"},{"product_id":"watermelon-sugar-baby","title":"Watermelon Sugar Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby Watermelon is a popular early watermelon variety known for producing small, round melons with deep green skin and exceptionally sweet, bright red flesh. This variety is prized for its compact fruit size, making it ideal for home gardens, smaller growing spaces, and personal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous but more manageable than large watermelon types, producing reliable harvests of intensely sweet fruit when grown in full sun and warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Vining, moderately spreading and productive\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 90-150 cm (3-5 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Not required; typically grown on the ground\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Possible in very large containers with ample space and rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby produces small to medium round melons with dark green skin and deep red flesh. Fruits are known for high sugar content and crisp, juicy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh slicing\u003cbr\u003e\nIndividual serving melons\u003cbr\u003e\nSummer fruit platters\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh juice and smoothies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvests in northern climates\u003cbr\u003e\nFaster plant establishment\u003cbr\u003e\nReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home gardeners, smaller garden spaces, market growers, and gardeners wanting a compact, very sweet watermelon variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223050178731,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p74_df5d4bc5-d168-49b7-b195-abe4052e1242.jpg?v=1771536623"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/collections\/15.jpg?v=1771521602","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/collections\/watermelon.oembed","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. 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