{"product_id":"carolina-cross-watermelon-fruit-seeds","title":"Carolina Cross Watermelon Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eGrow giant, sweet, and juicy Carolina Cross Watermelons (\u003cem data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e) at home with these premium seeds. Known for producing some of the largest watermelons in the world, this heirloom variety yields vibrant green fruits with bright red, sweet flesh. 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Typically 80–100 days after sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"ila seeds","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":47344111354026,"sku":"NIRU-FR-0009","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":47344111386794,"sku":"NIRU-FR-00010","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":47344111419562,"sku":"NIRU-FR-00011","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Pcs","offer_id":47344111452330,"sku":"NIRU-FR-00012","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1729\/4506\/files\/watermelon-all-sweet-shk-2-68a4108443fdc.jpg?v=1755582712","url":"https:\/\/ilaseeds.com\/products\/carolina-cross-watermelon-fruit-seeds","provider":"ila Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}