Charleston Gray Watermelon Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In cool climates, Charleston Gray watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Watermelons should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
Growing: As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely. Watch out for insect pests, which can be a problem. Charleston Grey is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt.
Harvesting: Gardeners use many different methods of testing whether their watermelons are ripe, but knowing the approximate mature size of the melon helps to determine when it is nearing ripeness. One test is to knock on the watermelon with your knuckles, listening for a dull thump rather than a hollow ring. Another method is to check the underside of the melon where it rests on the ground; the skin should be a rich yellow. Also, the curling tendril closest to the stem of the melon often indicates ripeness when it begins to turn brown. Watermelons usually keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the Charleston Gray watermelon seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread Charleston Gray watermelon seeds out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 200
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red
Fast shipping
Thank you! I'm happy with my watermelon seed purchase! I'll be back to buy more seed!!
Noble Century Farms
The packaging was great and within the promised time frame. Very beautiful seed with very few bad seed (5-6) out of thousands of seed, germination rate is in the very high 90% rate!! We also order honey rock cantaloupe and jubilee watermelon seeds this year, everything is coming up green. Time to hoe, let the work begin. 1 Cor 3:6
Review
I'm planting it this spring. It was well packaged.
Charleston gray watermelon
Excellent shipping and packaging very happy thank you very much as always
Great melon
Have raised these melons for 45 years. great seeds and a great comply
Great Seeds
all seeds came up , i highly recommend i will buy again
Seed order
Have not planted my seed yet but the service and delivery of my order was first rate. I ordered early because I was afraid it would take some time to receive but only took about a week. Thank you and I will definitely be ordering again.
Old school watermelon flavor
Love this heirloom. Grows great in zone 7. Keep the moisture even for sweeter more consistent fruits.
Never received seeds
I haven't gotten any seeds yet.
Wonderful seeds, fastest shipping ever!
Charleston grey watermelon seeds were of the best quality, and the fast shipping was the icing on the cake. Thanks for everything.
At last!
I've been looking everywhere for this watermelon seed. My grandfather raised his family on his garden and this watermelon was always a favorite. I've only found this Charleston Gray on your site. I look forward to getting them. Thanks for continuing this seed and your efforts to keep our food heritage safe!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In cool climates, Charleston Gray watermelon seeds should be started indoors, but no sooner than a month before transplanting; plant three seeds per peat pot, 1/4" deep. Provide heat to keep the soil at least 80-85 degrees F. Cut off all but the strongest seedling as soon as true leaves appear, and transplant about a week after frost; put two or three plants in each hill with a 6-8' space in all directions. Gardeners in warm climates will be able to direct sow watermelons as soon as the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F, planting six seeds per hill with 6-8' of space in all directions. Thin to the strongest two or three plants as soon as the seedlings appear. Watermelons should be planted in full sun and rich, loose soil. Young seedlings may benefit from black plastic to warm up the soil.
Growing: As soon as the vines begin to develop, apply a thick layer of mulch to control weeds and protect the melons from soil contact. Keep the soil moist until the fruit begins to grow, then water only if the soil dries out completely. Watch out for insect pests, which can be a problem. Charleston Grey is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium wilt.
Harvesting: Gardeners use many different methods of testing whether their watermelons are ripe, but knowing the approximate mature size of the melon helps to determine when it is nearing ripeness. One test is to knock on the watermelon with your knuckles, listening for a dull thump rather than a hollow ring. Another method is to check the underside of the melon where it rests on the ground; the skin should be a rich yellow. Also, the curling tendril closest to the stem of the melon often indicates ripeness when it begins to turn brown. Watermelons usually keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the Charleston Gray watermelon seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread Charleston Gray watermelon seeds out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 200
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Red
Reviews
Review
Fast shipping
Thank you! I'm happy with my watermelon seed purchase! I'll be back to buy more seed!!
Review
Noble Century Farms
The packaging was great and within the promised time frame. Very beautiful seed with very few bad seed (5-6) out of thousands of seed, germination rate is in the very high 90% rate!! We also order honey rock cantaloupe and jubilee watermelon seeds this year, everything is coming up green. Time to hoe, let the work begin. 1 Cor 3:6
Review
Review
I'm planting it this spring. It was well packaged.
Review
Charleston gray watermelon
Excellent shipping and packaging very happy thank you very much as always
Review
Great melon
Have raised these melons for 45 years. great seeds and a great comply
Review
Great Seeds
all seeds came up , i highly recommend i will buy again
Review
Seed order
Have not planted my seed yet but the service and delivery of my order was first rate. I ordered early because I was afraid it would take some time to receive but only took about a week. Thank you and I will definitely be ordering again.
Review
Old school watermelon flavor
Love this heirloom. Grows great in zone 7. Keep the moisture even for sweeter more consistent fruits.
Review
Never received seeds
I haven't gotten any seeds yet.
Review
Wonderful seeds, fastest shipping ever!
Charleston grey watermelon seeds were of the best quality, and the fast shipping was the icing on the cake. Thanks for everything.
Review
At last!
I've been looking everywhere for this watermelon seed. My grandfather raised his family on his garden and this watermelon was always a favorite. I've only found this Charleston Gray on your site. I look forward to getting them. Thanks for continuing this seed and your efforts to keep our food heritage safe!