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Watermelon Charleston Grey Seeds
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Watermelon Charleston Grey Seeds

$14.99$29.99

  • Reliable, heirloom variety.
  • Early producing.
  • Sweet, bright red flesh.
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WATERMELON ‘CHARLESTON GREY’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Quantity: 50 grams

  • 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.

Additional information

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Product Specifications

  • No chemical treatment.
  • Non GMO.
  • Open-pollinated.
  • Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus.
  • Variety: Charleston Grey (heirloom).
  • Seeds per gram: 10 – 20.
  • We do not ship to Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.