Charleston Gray Watermelon is a classic Heirloom, Non-GMO variety known for its long, oblong fruits, crisp red flesh, and excellent sweetness. This reliable, heat-tolerant watermelon produces large fruits with a tough rind that resists cracking during growth and harvesting.

Suitable for home gardeners and small farms, Charleston Gray thrives in warm climates, provides vigorous vine growth, and delivers consistent yields. Its strong adaptability makes it ideal for open fields, raised beds, and larger garden spaces.

Key Features

• Heirloom and Non-GMO watermelon variety

• Produces large, oblong fruits (10–14 kg average)

• Crisp, sweet red flesh with excellent texture

• Tough rind for improved crack resistance

• Heat-tolerant and suitable for warm climates

• Vigorous vines with high productivity

• Ideal for home gardens and farm cultivation

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus ‘Charleston Gray’

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Fruit Size: 25–35 inches long, 10–14 kg average

• Fruit Shape: Long, oblong

• Flesh Color: Deep red

• Rind: Light gray-green with tough skin

• Days to Maturity: 85–95 days

• Growth Habit: Vining

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Water Requirements: Moderate (consistent deep watering)

• Spacing: 100–150 cm between plants

• Suitable Zones: USDA Zones 3–11 (warm-season annual)