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Charleston Gray Watermelon

Melon

Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray'

Overview
A classic heirloom watermelon that has been delighting gardeners since the 1950s with its distinctive gray-green skin and exceptional disease resistance. Charleston Gray produces large, oblong fruits with sweet, crisp red flesh that's perfect for summer gatherings and has excellent keeping quality. This vigorous variety consistently delivers reliable harvests even in challenging growing conditions.
Planting
Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 70°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Plant in hills 6-8 feet apart with plenty of space for vines.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, flea beetles. Common diseases: Bacterial fruit blotch, gummy stem blight, powdery mildew, mosaic virus.