Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray'
Watermelon
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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray') - Description
Watermelon 'Charleston Gray' fruits are large (ranging from 28-35 lbs.), and cylindrical-shaped, at around 24 in. long by 10 in. across. The flesh of this melon is red, crisp, fiberless, and delicious! 'Charleston Gray' earns its name by featuring skin that is a light greenish gray. This Melon is resistant to Fusarium wilt, anthracnose and sunburn. It will be ready for harvest about 85 days after sowing seeds in your garden.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray') - Growth
Watermelons thrive in heat and full sun. The stems produce tendrils that the plant will use to cling to various objects as it grows up and over anything in its path.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray') - Planting
Sow seeds 2 weeks after the last threat of frost has occurred in early spring, or sow the seeds indoors 1 month before the last frost date. The seeds will not germinate unless there is a little warmth. The soil temperature should be above 70F. Provide plenty of space for the vines to spread.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray') - Pest
Weeds can take away from fruit production. Remove weeds by hand when the watermelons are young and cannot yet shade out the weeds with their large leaves. Prone to aphids, powdery mildew and cucumber beetles.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray') - Interesting facts
Watermelons are originally from South Africa. These herbaceous vine-like climbers can grow rather large. The fruits themselves are among the largest in the world as they become engorged with water and sugars. The name of the genus, Citrullus, is derived from the fact that the amino acid, citrulline, was first isolated from a watermelon. The fruits are 92% water and have a relatively high concentration of lycopene.
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Charleston Gray') - Soil and irrigation
As their common names suggest, watermelons need plenty of water. Provide regular water during the growing season. Be sure to provide more water as necessary if it is particularly warm or windy.
