Watermelon - Congo 1.2 G

The "Congo" watermelon is a sweet, firm, heirloom variety of watermelon developed in the USA and recognized as an All-America Selections winner in 1950. This large, oblong melon features a tough, medium-green rind with dark green stripes, firm red flesh, and a high sugar content, often weighing 35 pounds or more. It's a large, open-pollinated plant that requires plenty of space, warm weather, and sandy soils to grow well.