Melon Emir F1 Kings Seeds

 RHS Award

Melon Emir F1.

There is nothing to compare with the sweet fragrance of a crop of melons in a greenhouse

Emir F1 is tolerant to low temperatures with a round oval shape with a greyish-green peel colour. It turns orange when it is maturing. Emir F1 is a very tasty, fragrant and sweet variety of melon. Delicious and juicy when eaten on their own.

Product Part Number: 12906

Pack Size: 10 Seeds

WHEN TO SOW

February to May

Where to Sow

Sow seed on edge to prevent rotting 1.5cm (1/2"2) deep in individual 9cm (3 1/2in) pots under glass at a constant day and night temperature of 21°C.

What to do next

When the plants are about 10cm (4"") tall, plant out into final positions into large pots or growbags underglass. Provide some form of support and tie in stems as required. Hand pollination will be required, remove male flowers after they have been used.

Harvest

July to September

HANDY TIP

Melons require training, once the main stem reaches 60cm (24"), pinch out the growing tip to encourage side laterals to grow. Select the four strongest laterals then pinch these out once they have produced 3 more leaves to encourage more side breaks. These side breaks should be pinched out after 2 leaves, then allow a further side break to grow and pinch out after 1 leaf.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Contains vitamin C, beta carotene and potassium.