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Cal Sweet Bush Watermelon, Heirloom Seeds

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Pkt Size-Approx. Seeds: 1.5 g / 20+ Seeds

Cal Sweet Bush Watermelon, Heirloom Seeds — The Patio-Friendly Compact Plant With 10–12 lb Juicy Sweet Red Melons

Cal Sweet Bush (Citrullus lanatus) is the patio gardener’s watermelon — a compact plant staying within 14–18 inches, perfect for container gardening. Produces 2–3 impressive melons weighing 10–12 pounds each, rivaling larger varieties in flavor. Juicy, sweet red flesh with classic watermelon taste. 90 days.

Why Grow Cal Sweet Bush?

  • Compact 14–18-inch plant — perfect for containers and patio gardens
  • 2–3 melons per plant — 10–12 lbs each, rivaling full-size varieties
  • Juicy sweet red flesh — classic watermelon flavor
  • No sprawling vines — ideal for small spaces
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed into warm soil in full sun. Space plants 2–3 feet apart. Water consistently. Harvest when the belly turns yellow and the tendril nearest the fruit dries.

Days to Maturity 90 days
Plant Size 14–18 inches (compact)
Fruit Size 10–12 lbs, 2–3 per plant
Flesh Color Juicy sweet red
Packet Size 1.5 g / 20+ seeds
Latin Name Citrullus lanatus
Type Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun Full sun
USDA Zones 3–12

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.