Seed Count 12 Water Melon Charlston Gray Water Melon Charlston Gray. An old favourite & reliable variety producing very flavourful & sweet deep pink flesh watermelons. Fruits can be large up to 30 lbs, cylindrical-shaped & 24 in. Long by 10 in. across skin is light greenish grey. Resistant to fusarium wilt, anthracnose & sunburn. Ready for harvest about 85 days after seeding in warm conditions. Can be grown outside in a very warm . Sheltered & sunny location, but for the most reliable crops under glass is best. Cultivation Advice Water Melon Charlston Gray Prepare soil by digging & incorporating liberal amounts of well-rotted compost or farmyard manure over-winter. Watermelons thrive in a sunny, warm location Sow April to May 1cm (in) deep, in 7cm (3.5in) pots of free-draining seed sowing mix. Place in a (propagator, airing cupboard) keep at a temperature of around 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination, usually 5-7 days. When first true leaves develop, transplant into 13cm (5in) pots for a few weeks. Plant out 24 inches apart after carefully hardening off after all risk of frost in a warm sheltered position in full sun or for a more reliable crop under glass. Water regularly & feed with liquid fertilizer every 14 days. Pinch out growing point at the 4 leaf stage & train the laterals (side-shoots) along the row. Hand pollinate if required. At harvest time, tap the watermelon with your knuckles, & if it sounds hollow, it’s ripe. Fruit - Water Melon Charlston Gray 12 Premium Quality Seeds
