Watermelon 'Golden Midget'
Citrullus lanatus
S248
Striking and a thing of real beauty, there is no guesswork with this watermelon as the rind turns a rich golden-yellow when the sweet red flesh is ripe. A space-saving melon that’s ready to harvest in just 14 weeks.
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A thing of real beauty with the rind turning a rich golden yellow when the sweet red flesh is ripe. Cut one of these open and marvel at one of nature's gifts, and that is before you even take your first bite. Harvest in 14 weeks. 7 fruit per plant, 2.5 kg per fruit.
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A thing of real beauty with the rind turning a rich golden yellow when the sweet red flesh is ripe. Cut one of these open and marvel at one of nature's gifts, and that is before you even take your first bite. Harvest in 14 weeks. 7 fruit per plant, 2.5 kg per fruit.How to grow
Melons 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 ensure you get that, then excess seedlings can be pinched out. A sandy, well drained soil of pH6 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.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
20
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
96
Sow distance:
150cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Oct-Dec
Warm:
Sep-Dec
Hot:
Jan,Sep-Dec
Sub-tropical:
Jan,Aug-Dec
Tropical:
May-Aug
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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:
50cm
Width:
1.5m
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