Watermelon Charleston Grey Seeds

WATERMELON ‘CHARLESTON GREY’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Heirloom variety known for its sweet, juicy flesh and crisp texture.
• Light green rind with a grayish hue, ideal for warm climates.
• Produces large, oblong fruits that can weigh up to 10-15 kg.
• Excellent for fresh eating, juices, and summer picnics.
• Grows best in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight.
• Can be direct-seeded or started indoors for earlier harvests.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: April – May
  • Subtropical: September – December
  • Tropical: Year-round
  • Cool: Not recommended
  • Arid: April – June
• Germination: 7 – 14 days
• Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
• Spacing: 90 – 120 cm between plants

Details:

• Water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
• Harvest when the tendrils turn brown and the watermelon sounds hollow when tapped.

Harvest:

75 – 90 days after sowing

Growing instructions (microgreens)

• Watermelon ‘Charleston Grey’ is not typically grown as microgreens due to its size and growth habit.
• Focus on growing mature plants for full-sized watermelons.