Early Crimson Treat Watermelon

My first year of growing watermelons and I am smitten. A perfect size icebox for a single person backyard gardener in the Chihuahuan desert. Germination was excellent, about 95%. Throughout the growing period they had a soaking watering three times a week a rare monsoon storm excepted. Vines are vigorous and adventurous: if you dont have a trellis, give them space. I am harvesting a melon daily, averaging around 4-6 lb each daily and look to have harvest for another 4 weeks at least. A wonderful desert gardeners choice - if you can supplement with water during growing season. Definitely growing again - already designing a trellis area for summer as containing these wandering watermelon vines has proven challenging this year.