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.

WATERMELON,
Charleston Grey

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.