{"product_id":"watermelon-charleston-grey-635","title":"Watermelon Charleston Grey Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharleston Grey is a classic watermelon producing large, oblong fruits that can reach approximately 15 kg. The pale green rind is marked with darker green striping, enclosing crisp, bright red flesh with an excellent sweet flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the United States and released in 1954, Charleston Grey was bred by plant pathologist Charles F. Andrus of the USDA. It became an important commercial watermelon for its combination of fruit quality, reliable production and resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early and vigorous producer for such a large-fruited variety, Charleston Grey also has good resistance to sunburn. The crisp, juicy flesh is excellent eaten fresh and chilled, in fruit salads or cut into generous summer wedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 10–20 seeds per gram. Approximately 20 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 1–2 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, or start indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after frost. Space plants approximately 80–120 cm apart, allowing plenty of room for vines to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep plants consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development. Fruit is approaching maturity when the tendril nearest the fruit dries and browns and the underside changes from white to creamy yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 85–100 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649675219162,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Watermelon_CharlestonGrey.jpg?v=1785204697","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/watermelon-charleston-grey-635","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}