Early Canada Improved is a Greybelle watermelon that produces nearly round fruits that can reach up to 6.5kg (15 lbs). The rind is grey-green with darker veins encasing a sweet and delicious dark pink flesh. High yields make it perfect for home gardeners as well as market growers. Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus Seed Type: Heirloom Online Code: 140169 Product Weight: 2.5 grams / approximately 20-25 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Sweet and juicy fresh Days to Harvest: 80 days Days to Seed Germination: 5 to 7 days Seed Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6') Plant Spacing: 3 per hill Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield. How To Grow: Watermelon Early Canada Improved Suggestions: Perfect choice of watermelon for smaller gardens. Preparation Ideas: Eat fresh or make small watermelmon balls to use in fruit salad.