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Mr Fothergill's Hales Best Rock Melon Seeds - Sweet Powdery Mildew-Resistant Variety

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Hales Best Rock Melon seeds from Mr Fothergill's are a reliable home-garden variety known for sweet, robust fruit and resistance to powdery mildew. A rewarding summer crop for warm, sunny positions with enriched soil.

  • Variety: Hales Best rock melon
  • Colour: Orange flesh
  • Feature: Resistant to powdery mildew
  • Maturity: Around 14 weeks
  • Sow depth: 20mm
  • Germination: Around 10 days
  • Plant spacing: 50cm
  • Position: Suits sunny and part-shade areas

Prepare the soil well and sow in a sunny location once it has warmed. Keep the plants watered as the fruit develops and harvest the sweet, fragrant melons at their peak for a refreshing summer treat.

More about this product

Mr Fothergill's Hales Best Rock Melon Seeds are a reliable choice for home gardeners seeking a sweet and robust fruit variety. This rock melon is well suited to home gardens and is known for its resistance to powdery mildew.

  • Sweet, robust fruit with orange flesh
  • Known for resistance to powdery mildew
  • Best grown in a sunny location with enriched soil
  • Matures in around 14 weeks
  • Sow 20mm deep, germination around 10 days, space plants 50cm apart

Questions & Answers

Is Hales Best resistant to disease?

Yes, this variety is known for its resistance to powdery mildew.

When is the fruit ready?

It matures in around 14 weeks.

How deep should I sow the seeds?

Sow about 20mm deep into well-prepared, enriched soil.

How long until germination?

Germination takes around 10 days.

Where do rock melons grow best?

They prefer a sunny location with well-prepared soil.

How far apart should the plants be?

Space the plants about 50cm apart.

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