Ferry-Morse Watermelon Seeds - Charleston Gray Organic

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 it's beauty and quality, providing you with melons up to 30 lb in size each harvesting season. These organic watermelon seeds are perfect for gardeners who desire sweetness and juiciness. The Charleston Grey Watermelon can be picked with confidence when you hear a hollow sound. To tell if melons are ripe, tap the side lightly with your fist. A hollow sound means they’re ready.

• Non Neonic: 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)

• 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: 1.1 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer

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

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.