Charleston Gray Watermelon Seeds

50 open-pollinated, non-gmo, pesticide-free, and heirloom Charleston gray watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus) per packet. Oblong shape growing to 2 feet and 30 pounds. Bright red flesh with light shaded rind. Heat and disease resistant. Old variety first introduced in South Carolina. Grows in zones 3-12. Direct sow when daytime soil temp reaches 75F. Sow 0.5-1 in deep in mounds, 6-10 ft apart. Needs full sun and loose soil. Or start indoors 0.5-1 in deep 3-4 weeks before last frost. Heat soil to 75-85F. Harden to cold and transplant outdoors 1-2 weeks after last frost. Place strongest 2-3 seedlings in small mounds, 6-10 ft apart. Matures in 90 days. Plant with dill, beans, and marigold.