The leading variety for shipping and local market use east of the Rockies. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruits medium large, rounded oblong. Rind very pale, yellowish green with darker green veins. Flesh is bright pinkish-red, crisp, sweet. Seeds brown with dark circles. Direct sow seed after last frost date when soil has warmed. Usually sown in groups (hills) 4-6 seeds and thinned to the 2-3 strongest plants per group. Can be started indoors four weeks earlier. Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. Harvest: When underside turns from white to yellowish. Also, thump the melon; a dull, hollow sound indicates ripeness.
Watermelon Charleston Grey
Charleston Gray Watermelon helps growers produce dependable, sweet melons trusted by markets and home gardeners alike. Its disease resistance and clear harvest cues make it easy to grow high-quality fruit season after season.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: 1″” (2.5 cm)
Seed Spacing: 2″” (5 cm)
Spacing Between Rows: 8′ (240 cm)
Days to Germination: 7–14
Spacing After Thinning: 2–3 plants per hill
Days to Maturity: 80–100
Variety: 621
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