{"product_id":"congo-watermelon-citrullus-lanatus-aas-winner-red-fruit-melon-seeds-40-lbs","title":"Congo Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) AAS Winner Red Fruit Melon Seeds – 40 lbs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eCongo Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legendary heirloom and \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) winner\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for producing massive, sweet, and juicy melons that can reach up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e40 pounds each\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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