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Watermelon Charleston Gray

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Dating back to the 1950’s this variety is perfect for protected growing in the UK. It’s elongated fruits have a grey-green fairly thick skin while inside the flesh is pinky-orange and crisp to the bite.

Approx. 8-10 Seeds

In stock

Useful Information

Sowing & Growing

Sow under protection in pots late February to April, place seeds on end, blunted end pointing downwards in compost – simply push into compost out of sight. Water thoroughly and germinate at a temperature of 24C. When seed leaves are developed reduce temperature to around 18 – 21C.

Plant out late March (heated greenhouse) or late May (unheated greenhouse), or later if growing outside. Plant one per growbag or straw bale or one per large pot. Allow the plant to sprawl as it wishes – it should spread to no more 1.5 metres in diameter.

Rest the fruits on straw or similar to keep the clean and prevent slug damage. Protect newly sown seeds from mice. Mice are notorious in ‘sniffing out’ seed of this nature. Keep the soil or compost moist – watering around the plant, not the foliage. Fruits are ripe when they have an almost hollow ring when tapped – and also when the pale underbelly of the fruit has changed from white to off yellow in colour.

Additional information

Packet Size

Approx. 8-10 Seeds

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