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Rich Sweetness Melon - 2x Mini Plug Plants

£6.99
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Grow Your Own Deliciously Sweet and Aromatic Melons! KEY FEATURES • Exceptionally sweet and aromatic flesh • Generous yields of medium-sized fruits • Vigorous growth habit for easy cultivation • Perfect for fresh eating and summer desserts • Mini plug plants offer a quick and easy start PLANT DETAILS Type: Vegetables — Cucumis melo Colour: Orange flesh, netted beige skin Season: Summer to early Autumn (fruiting) Growth Habit: Vining/Trailing Flavour: Intensely sweet, juicy, and highly aromatic with a classic cantaloupe flavour Time to Harvest: 80-90 days from planting GROWING CONDITIONS Sun: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) Soil: Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil Watering: Consistent watering, especially during fruiting; avoid waterlogging Spacing: 90-120 cm between plants Height: 30-45 cm (vining spread) Spread: 1-2 metres (vining) Hardiness: UK H1b (protect from frost) CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Acclimatise plants gradually to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting out. • Plant in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot, ideally under cloches or in a greenhouse in cooler UK regions. • Provide support for climbing vines if desired, or allow to trail along the ground on straw to prevent rot. • Feed with a high-potash fertiliser once fruits begin to set to encourage good development. • Harvest when the fruit skin changes colour and a slight crack appears around the stem, and the melon smells fragrant. WHAT'S INCLUDED 2x Mini Plug Plants DISPATCH Plants are carefully packed and dispatched Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

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