A superbly sweet, aromatic Galia type with fruits that weigh 800g-1.4kg and set well even in low temperatures. Seedlings appear within 7-21 days of planting. It shows resistance to powdery mildew. Fruit vegetables including tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and sweet corn are key elements of a healthy diet, bringing us closer to a Mediterranean lifestyle. Investing in some seeds, soil and a few containers is an economical way to grow your own kitchen garden. Whether you have a small patio or a vast growing space, you can enjoy fresh produce readily available for salads, garnishes and healthy snacks. If you end up with an abundance of crop, you can share them with friends and family.Characteristics:When To Sow: March-JuneWhen To Harvest: June-NovemberSoil Type: Light stone free soilAdvice: Make sure soil is cultivated to a good depthPacket Contents: Average 2000 seedsLatin Name: Daucus carotaJohnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
Now you can grow delicious ripe melons outdoors in the UK! Melon 'Orange Sherbert' produces netted skinned 'charentais typefruits that are more oval shaped than round. Each orange fleshed fruit weighs about 500g (1lb) on compact, semi trailing vines that can be harvested from midsummer. Height and spread: 2m (6', 6). Melons require high temperatures and humidity. In all but the very warmest areas cultivation is most successful in a greenhouse, or under cover of a cold frame or cloche when growing melons in the UK
Melon 'Edonis' is a productive variety that is very early to ripen particularly when grown under glass. The pale orange fleshed fruits weigh up to 600g (1 1/2lb) and can be harvested from midsummer onwards. The sweet flavoured fruits have a refreshing, delicate flavour and an attractive juicy appearance. This RHS AGM variety also has good resistance to fusarium wilt. Height and spread: 2m (6', 6). Melons require high temperatures and humidity. In all but the very warmest areas cultivation is most successful in a greenhouse, or under cover of a cold frame or cloche when growing melons in the UK
True to its name, Melon 'Outdoor Wonder' is ideal for growing outdoors through black plastic or under cloches. This Galia type reliably produces pale green fleshed melons even in less than perfect British summers, and has good mildew resistance too. The tennis ball sized fruits are the perfect size for a one person serving! Height and spread: 2m (6', 6). Melons require high temperatures and humidity. In all but the very warmest areas cultivation is most successful in a greenhouse, or under cover of a cold frame or cloche when growing melons in the UK
A sensational variety with enormous Dinnerplate flowerheads! The blooms are supremely glamorous with curving, pointed petals in elegant shades of peach and soft pink.
Melon 'Perseus' F1 Hybrid is a melon that can be grown in greenhouses or sheltered, sunny areas of British gardens. It is a charentais-type melon with fruits weighing up to 750g, with attractive striped skin, and juicy orange flesh inside.
If you are looking for a new growing experience in your garden, how about Watermelon 'Mini Love' F1 Hybrid. This melon cultivar can be grown in British gardens, in either the greenhouse, a sunny vegetable patch, or in 15 - 20 litre planters on a sunny patio, or decking area.
Bred specifically for growing in the Northern Europe climate, you can enjoy a rewarding crop of refreshing, sweet-tasting fruits from Watermelon ?Mini Love?.
A 'charentais' type of cantaloupe melon that can successfully ripen outdoors. Smooth, pale cream-yellow fruits with green striping reach 10-12cm (4-5in) in diameter and 500g (1lb) in weight, turning a more tan yellow when ripe. The salmon orange flesh is sweet, juicy and perfumed.
Melon ?Mangomel? is a wonderful new kid on the block with mango undertones ? amazing!
Watermelon ?Ingrid? produces high yields of early maturing oval melons weighing 2-3kg with a high sugar content.
Enjoy the refreshing taste of melons harvested straight from your own garden. This duo of grafted plants will produce delicious, juicy fruits in your greenhouse or a sheltered sunny spot outdoors. Give these vigorous F1 hybrids plenty of space and you wil