Watermelon, Charleston Gray Organic Seeds

Citrullus lanatus

$3.49

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Watermelon, Charleston Gray Organic Seeds

Citrullus lanatus

$3.49

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Product Information

Charleston Grey Watermelon seeds are a long-time favorite of gardeners everywhere.

Cut through the pale green, finely-veined rind to find bright red, exceptionally sweet, crisp flesh inside.

It's a high-yielding variety trusted for its beauty and quality, providing melons weighing up to 30 pounds each harvesting season.

These organic watermelon seeds are perfect for gardeners who desire sweetness and juiciness!

The Charleston Grey Watermelon can be picked confidently when you hear a hollow sound. Tap the side lightly with your fist to tell if the melons are ripe. A hollow sound means they're ready.

Sku: 9794

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Watermelon

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

6 - 8 Days

Days to
Maturity:

85 - 95 Days

Growing Height:

4 - 8"

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Bees

Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus

Flavor: Super sweet with fine grained flesh.

Preparation Ideas: Cut in half and scoop out balls of watermelon to serve as a tasty snack or appetizer, or blend to make a watermelon smoothie!

Plant Type: Fruit

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Pelleted Seed Count: 3 - 10

Fill Weight (grams): 1.1

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

Start watermelon seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.

Planting Depth: 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow Sugar Baby Heirloom Watermelon seeds roughly 5' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 6' apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation, and full sun. They're ready to harvest when the skin on the underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.