Rockmelon 'Sweet Granite' (Organic)
Cucumis melo 'Sweet Granite'
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This is the best rockmelon to grow in areas with cool summers. It is highly productive over a short period of time, producing masses of fruit on compact vines. A classic rockmelon with sweet orange flesh that kids are familiar with and are sure to love. Harvest in 12 weeks; yields 12 x 600g fruit per plant.
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Product information
An heirloom melon from 1966 donated to Seed Savers in the USA by Professor Elwyn Meader from the University of New Hampshire, this early to harvest rockmelon features that classic netted skin and firm, but flavoursome flesh. Early to harvest in just 12 weeks.
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Product Information
An heirloom melon from 1966 donated to Seed Savers in the USA by Professor Elwyn Meader from the University of New Hampshire, this early to harvest rockmelon features that classic netted skin and firm, but flavoursome flesh. Early to harvest in just 12 weeks.How to grow
Melons (both watermelons and rockmelons) need to be sown in warm soil. Like pumpkins, they are best sown on mounds, 1m apart. Sow 3 or 4 seeds where you want one plant to grow, and remove the weaker plants once seed germinates. A sandy, well drained soil of pH 6 is ideal. While the vines are growing, they need plenty of water and nutrients, so good soil preparation is essential; however, once the fruit has set, too much water can lead to watery tasteless fruit. For large, lush melons, allow a maximum of 3 fruits per vine before pinching out the ends of the vines and allowing these fruit to develop.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
25
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
90
Sow distance:
100CM
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Oct-Nov
Warm:
Sep-Nov
Hot:
Jan-Feb,Sep-Dec
Sub-tropical:
Jan,Aug-Dec
Tropical:
Apr-Jul
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Tender Annual
Height:
40cm
Width:
1.0m
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