{"product_id":"watermelon-charleston-grey-seeds-organic","title":"Watermelon - Charleston Grey seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWatermelon Charleston Grey (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharleston Grey is the big oblong watermelon with a pale grey-green rind and crisp deep red flesh, running to 12kg or more. It was bred for disease resistance and tough rind, which makes it a more forgiving melon to grow than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 15 to 20mm deep, direct where they are to grow, once soil is reliably above 21°C. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Space plants 90 to 120cm apart, as the vines run a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marginal, November to December in a warm sheltered spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to August (dry season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in free draining soil enriched with compost. Water deeply while the vines run and the fruit swells, then cut back as the melons near ripeness so the sugars concentrate. Put a board or tile under each fruit to keep it off damp soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady about 12 to 14 weeks. Look for the tendril nearest the fruit to dry and brown, the ground patch to turn buttery yellow, and a hollow sound when tapped. All three together, not just one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178887053624,"sku":"ORVA058","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/watermelon-charleston-grey-seeds-organic-3034886.jpg?v=1785234799","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/watermelon-charleston-grey-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}