| Management number | 230832133 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $15.22 | Model Number | 230832133 | ||
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Greybelle Watermelon Seeds. 80-90 days. Non GMO. Annual. Heirloom. Open Pollinated. Citrullus lanatus. Non GMO Greybelle watermelon seeds are ready to harvest in 80-90 days as 15-20 pound fruits that are very round with deep red flesh and light greenish-grey rind with fine green veining. Heirloom Greybelle watermelon is resistant to Anthracnose 1, Fusarium Wilt, are drought tolerant and resistant to sunburn. Greybelle was introduced in 1963 by the USDA by crossing Sugar Baby and Charleston Grey. Watermelon is a full sun favorite best sown directly after spring frost but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 1-2 Greybelle watermelon seeds 1 inch deep per cell or 6-8 ft apart directly in loamy, regularly moist, well-drained soil. Greybelle watermelon seeds are best grown on 8-10 inch tall mounds to accommodate long trailing vines. Plants are heavy feeders, benefiting from a nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 2-3 weeks until fruiting, then reduce nitrogen in the fertilizer.
| Plant name | Watermelon |
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| Plant category | Fruits |
| Light needs | Full Sun |
| Usda hardiness zone | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Plant lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant features | Drought-Tolerant |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | Y |
| Brand | Mountain Valley Seed Company |
| Rec location | Outdoor |
| Color type | Green, Red, Multicolor |
| Foliage pattern | Solid |
| Has written warranty | No |
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