Nice large oblong shape to this melon variety. Flesh is red with excellent sweet flavor. Strong rind for easy transport and withstands sun better than most. Grey to green color on outside gives this beauty its name. 28 to 35 lbs in size originates from Charleston South Carolina.
- QTY. 30
- Seed Planting Depth: 1"
- Germination Temperature: 75-80
- Days to Germination: 3-10
- Row Spacing: 6'
- Plant Spacing: 3'
- 100' Row Yield: 55 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 70 days
How to Save Seeds
Watermelons will cross will with other watermelons so isolate up to a ¼ or so. Once you are sure they are ripe cut them from the vine and cut open scoop out seeds and follow process found under cucumbers for seed saving. You can eat the flesh at this point seeds are normally ready when melon is ripe. Have fun collecting from watermelon should be a family event!