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.
