FREE: Charleston Gray Water Melon

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Firm dark-red flesh is crisp, fiberless and delicious. Fruits are large, weighing between 28-35 lbs. And approximately 2-foot long, and the rind is light greenish/gray in color Resistant to Fusarium wilt, anthracnose and sunburn. Ready for harvest 85 days after sowing.
Days to Germination: 5-10
Days To Harvest: 85
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Spacing, Row: 5-7 foot
Spacing, Hill: 5-7 foot
Light: Full Sun

SOW: Seed directly in the garden in a location with full sun. Sow 6-8 seeds, 1/2 inch deep around a 12 inch diameter hill. Space hills (or rows) approximately 5-7 foot apart. Seed may be started indoors 3-4 weeks prior to planting outdoors.

THINNING & TRANSPLANTING: After germination, thin to 2-3 seedlings per hill. If planted in rows, thin seedlings to 2-3 feet apart. Seed may be started indoors 3-4 weeks prior to planting outdoors. Transplant seedlings started indoors with care.

SUGGESTIONS: Watermelons thrive in a sunny, warm location. For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, seedlings may be started indoors.