• Four whole Sprouts and Petals Congo Watermelons—giant heirloom varieties that can reach up to 50 pounds—and one cut open to display its vibrant red flesh and classic black seeds are arranged on a rustic wooden table outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming sunflowers.
  • Sprouts and Petals’ Congo Watermelon – Giant Heirloom Watermelon, known for producing massive fruits up to 50 lbs, flourishing on the vine in a sunlit garden among lush green leaves and stems, with rich soil visible beneath; each seed packet contains 25 seeds.
  • Four giant heirloom Congo watermelons from Sprouts and Petals, each with vibrant green striped rinds, rest on a rustic wooden table outdoors amid lush garden greenery, with a glimpse of a small house in the background on a sunny day. These watermelons can reach up to 50 pounds each and are grown from the 25 seeds included in the pack.
  • Sliced Sprouts and Petals Congo Watermelon – Giant Heirloom Watermelon with bright red flesh and black seeds displayed on a wooden surface outdoors, accompanied by a whole Congo watermelon (up to 50 lb fruit) and lush green plants in the background.
  • A whole Congo watermelon from Sprouts and Petals, a half melon, and three triangular slices—each showcasing vibrant red pulp dotted with black seeds—are arranged on a wooden surface outdoors amidst lush green leaves. This giant heirloom variety can produce fruit weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • A man in a gray shirt and cap smiles while holding a giant heirloom Congo Watermelon—grown from Sprouts and Petals’ Congo Watermelon seeds, producing fruits up to 50 lb—in a lush green field with trees and a wire trellis in the background.
  • A ceramic plate displays six slices of ripe, red-fleshed Congo Watermelon from Sprouts and Petals, each sprinkled with black seeds; in the background outdoors, a whole uncut Giant Heirloom Congo Watermelon—known for producing fruit up to 50 lb—rests on a wooden surface alongside green leaves.
  • A plate of sliced Congo Watermelon – Giant Heirloom Watermelon by Sprouts and Petals sits on a wooden picnic table, accompanied by lemonade, fresh strawberries, a picnic basket, and flowers in a sunlit garden.
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Congo Watermelon – Giant Heirloom Watermelon Up to 50 lb Fruit 25 Seeds

Congo Watermelon – Giant Heirloom Watermelon Up to 50 lb Fruit 25 Seeds

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Grow a true summer giant with Congo Watermelon, a classic heirloom variety known for producing impressively large, sweet and juicy watermelons. Congo develops large fruits with bright red flesh and a deliciously sweet flavor, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating, picnics, summer parties and family gatherings.

Under good growing conditions, Congo watermelons can reach up to approximately 50 pounds. The variety is heat tolerant, open-pollinated and resistant to Anthracnose race 1. It matures in approximately 95 days, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners with plenty of sunny growing space.

The combination of huge fruit, classic watermelon flavor and striking red flesh makes Congo especially fun for home gardeners who want to grow something impressive.

Plant Details

  • Variety: Congo Watermelon
  • Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
  • Type: Giant Heirloom Watermelon
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Pollination: Open-pollinated
  • Fruit Size: Up to approximately 50 lbs
  • Flesh Color: Bright red
  • Flavor: Sweet, juicy & refreshing
  • Seeds: Seeded
  • Growth Habit: Vigorous spreading vines
  • Days to Maturity: Approximately 95 days
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Season: Warm season
  • Heat Tolerance: Good
  • Disease Resistance: Anthracnose race 1

Growing Info

Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. In shorter growing seasons, seeds can be started indoors a few weeks before the final frost and carefully transplanted after conditions become warm.

Planting Depth: About 1 inch
Plant Spacing: Approximately 36–48 inches
Sunlight: Full sun, ideally 8+ hours daily
Soil: Rich, fertile and well-draining
Water: Water deeply and consistently, especially while vines are establishing and fruit is developing.
Growing Space: Allow plenty of room for the vigorous vines to spread.

Warm weather and plenty of sunlight are important for producing large, sweet fruit. Congo performs particularly well in warm summer conditions.

Why You’ll Love It

  • 🍉 Giant watermelons up to approximately 50 lbs
  • ❤️ Beautiful bright red flesh
  • 🍯 Sweet, juicy classic watermelon flavor
  • 🌱 Heirloom & open-pollinated
  • ☀️ Heat-tolerant summer variety
  • 🌿 Vigorous growing vines
  • 🛡️ Resistant to Anthracnose race 1
  • 🧺 Fantastic for picnics and summer gatherings
  • 🏡 An impressive addition to the home garden

🌿 Happy growing!

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