& &#38 Melon France Minature 1 Packet

Melon ‘France Miniature’ is a delightful half-hardy annual prized for its exceptional flavour and intoxicating aroma, capturing all the qualities of the world-renowned Charentais melon in a smaller, easier-to-manage form. This rare seed variety allows gardeners in cooler climates to enjoy the classic French melon experience with fruits that ripen reliably, making it a superb choice for home growers and small garden spaces. The compact fruits boast a distinctive greenish-gold skin marked with dark stripes, revealing vibrant orange flesh inside that is both sweet and perfumed. Ideal for growing under glass or in sheltered outdoor spots, this miniature melon provides an impressive yield of 5-8 fruits per plant, each perfectly sized for individual enjoyment. How to Grow:Light: Provide full sun for best fruit development. Temperature: Maintain around 20°C (68°F) for germination and growth; frost-free conditions essential. Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; water regularly as flowers develop. Feeding: Apply a liquid fertiliser every 10-14 days during active growth and fruiting. Humidity: Moderate humidity; avoid excessive moisture to prevent stem rot. Melon ‘France Miniature’ — A rare small-fruited Charentais type with sweet, aromatic orange flesh and a unique greenish-gold striped skin. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Rare miniature form of the famed Charentais melon, ideal for cooler UK climates Intensely fragrant, sweet, and honeysuckle-flavoured bright orange flesh Small, round fruits with attractive greenish-gold netted skin and dark stripes Suitable for smaller gardens and can be grown indoors or outdoors under protection Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KF2528