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Cucurbita citrullus
Grow vitamin-rich, low fat watermelons from plants that thrive in an average UK allotment or back garden to enjoy the unique taste of sun-ripe thirst-quenching fruit.
3 x Plug Plants
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£4.40
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Plants Delivery £4.95*
Plants £4.95 - All our plants are dispatched directly from our nursery. Plants showing as 'In Stock' on the individual product page will be dispatched by our expert nursery team within 48 hours of placing your order (orders placed Sunday to Thursday). Dispatching 5 days a week.
We avoid sending plants in the post over the weekend to ensure they arrive with you in the freshest condition.
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Grow vitamin-rich, low-fat watermelons from plants that thrive in an average UK allotment or back garden to enjoy the unique taste of sun-ripe thirst-quenching fruit with melt-in-the-mouth flesh. Mini Love is a dwarf watermelon variety that stands up well to UK conditions and every plant produces up to six melons in an average year. Every 3-5kg (6 ½- 11lbs) fruit boasts lovely red flesh with few, in any, seeds and an attractive split-resistant green stripe rind.
Compact yet with F1 hybrid vigour Mini Love take a relatively small space on your plot. We recommend you grow a plant in the centre of a square metre (3 sq ft) area to grow out. Disease resistant to a range of diseases including powdery mildew and athracnose get peace of mind your plants will give you healthy unblemished fruit around 15cm (6in) in diameter. If growing in pots, choose a pot with 30-40cm (12-16in) diameter.
How To Grow
Melons (Cucumis spp.) are a warm-season crop that can be successfully grown in the UK, though they require a little extra attention to thrive due to the cooler climate. There are several types of melons you can grow, including cantaloupe, Galia, and watermelon. These fruits need warmth, plenty of sunlight, and a long growing season. With proper care, you can enjoy homegrown melons even in the UK.
Not all melon varieties are suitable for the UK climate, but many smaller, quicker-growing varieties can do well. Some popular varieties include:
Look for early maturing varieties to ensure the fruit has time to ripen before the colder weather sets in.
Melons thrive in fertile, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Preparing the soil correctly is key to achieving a good harvest.
In the UK, it’s best to start melons indoors or in a greenhouse to give them the warmth they need before transplanting them outside.
Once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed (around late May to early June in the UK), you can transplant your melon plants outdoors.
Melons need consistent moisture to develop properly, but they do not like to be waterlogged.
Melons are relatively heavy feeders and benefit from regular fertilising to encourage good growth and fruit production.
While melons are relatively low-maintenance, they can benefit from some light pruning and training to improve airflow and fruit production.
Melons rely on insects for pollination, but you may need to assist if growing indoors or in a greenhouse where pollinators may be fewer.
Melons are generally pest-resistant but may face issues with common garden pests and diseases.
Guide To Plant Sizes
A wide range of our varieties come in this size. Grown in individual cells with a bio-degradable membrane will break down in the soil, no need to remove before planting. These are large plugs than our other sizes and can be planted straight into their final position or pot and grow on to form larger plants that can be planted later in the season. Protect from frost if necessary.
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Soil Type
Melon plants require well-draining, nutrient-rich soil to thrive. They grow best in warm conditions with soil that provides good support for their sprawling vines and large fruit.
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