Seed - Melon Emir F1

1 RHS Melon Emir F1 seed pack

(Botanical Name: Cucumis melo) 

Pack Size 20 seeds

Description:

A deliciously sweet and aromatic hybrid variety. Very fast growing and will perform well in a range of climates, including cooler regions. The mid-sized fruits are delicious in fruit salads and smoothies or eaten fresh from the patch. Ideal for small gardens as the vines can be trained onto a vertical trellis to save space. 
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.

How to Grow: 

Sow 12mm (1/2in) deep in clumps of 2-3 seeds. Cover with a layer of soil or compost and firm gently. Keep soil moist. Seedlings appear in 6-10 days.

Thin to the two strongest seedlings or 75cm (30in) apart. To encourage side shoots, pinch the growing tip out at the 5-6 leaf stage. If training vertically onto wires limit the growth to the size of the frame by pruning the tip and side shoots as necessary.

When to Sow/Plant Seed: 

Early Spring to Summer

Harvest:

12-14 weeks

Soil Type:

Fertile, sunny position