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Vegetable Seeds - Melon

Ideally grow melons in the the greenhouse or cold frame, in a rich, well-drained soil. They prefer a high humidity. See our guide to growing melons

Melon Seeds

Melon Seeds

To check just seeds with the RHS Award of Garden Merit: Melon Seeds With Award of Garden Merit

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Melon (Galia) Seeds - F1 Lavi Gal

For greenhouse, tunnel or cold frame. Tasty, creamy flesh. Early fruiting. Harvest August-early October. An incredibly refreshing summer treat. While it may need a glasshouse to perform in the UK it?s definitely worth it. The flavour of this melon harvested from the plant when ripe is unlike anything from a supermarket that has spent weeks on a boat from the other side of the world.

From Suttons Price: £3.99

Melon Musk Seeds - F1 Emir

Developed by James Wong - Sweet, tasty, fragrant, orange flesh approximately 5cm (2?) thick. Can be grown in a glasshouse, tunnel, on a patio, under cloches or in the open. Tolerates low temperatures well. Good resistance to downy mildew. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Sow: April-May. Harvest: July-October. Tastes like: Sweet, tropical cantaloupe melon. ? ?

From Suttons Price: £2.49

Melon Plants - Mangomel

A new type of melon that has undertones of mango when ripe! Large, creamy-yellow fruit are bursting with flavour and juice, plus they are delightfully aromatic. Producing around 4-6 fantastic fruit per plant. Best grown in a greenhouse but could be grown on a sunny patio in the south of the UK or under a cloche. 5/5 in recent Which? trials. The fruit colour visibly changes from grey/green to a creamy yellow to tell you it's ripe and ready to enjoy.

From Dobies Price: £2.99

Melon Seeds - Edgar F1

Professional seed used by commercial melon growers, vigorous plants which produce fruit early in the season.Naturally resistant to powdery mildew and aphids. These plants are very adaptable and will grow well in a greenhouse.Delicious served with parma ham for a light meal.

From Dobies Price: £2.99

RHS Award of Garden Merit

Melon Seeds - Emir F1

Smooth pale greenish yellow fruits about 11.5cm (4) in diameter, with firm salmon-pink flesh; aromatic and very sweet. More tolerant of low temperatures than most cantaloupe varieties so will bear fruit even in cool summers. For growing in frames, under cloches or fleece in the garden and recommended for northern districts. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.Toby's Tip: We get the best crops in the greenhouse, but still get great results under a fleece in the field.

From Dobies Price: £2.49

Melon Seeds - Petit Gris de Rennes

A heritage variety that goes back centuries, this fruit has a sweet flavour that we cant get enough of. Well suited to cooler climates, this melon grows well indoors and in containers. Harvest August-mid October. Height 50-60cm (20-24); spread 100-150cm (39-59).

From Dobies Price: £3.00

Melon Seeds - Rugoso di Cosenza Giallo

A first-class cantaloupe melon for growing in a greenhouse or cold frame. Cut open the large, oval, yellow fruit to reveal the sweet, creamy, mouth-watering flesh within! Large, oval, yellow fruit For greenhouse or cold frame Sweet, creamy flesh An incredibly refreshing summer treat. While it may need a glasshouse to perform in the UK it's definitely worth it. The flavour of this melon harvested from the plant when ripe is unlike anything from a supermarket that has spent weeks on a boat from the other side of the world.

From Suttons Price: £1.99

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