🍈 Melon 'Sweetheart'

Sowing window (UK)	April to May
Minimum soil temperature	18°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	2 cm
Spacing	90 cm apart
Days to germination	8 days
Days to harvest	100 days
Sowing method	Start under cover, transplant out
Frost hardy	No
Sun	full-sun
Watering	high
Plant family	Cucurbitaceae

When should I sow Melon 'Sweetheart' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Melon 'Sweetheart' from April to May. It is normally started under cover and transplanted. Wait until the soil has reached 18°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - melon will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Melon 'Sweetheart' need to germinate?

Melon 'Sweetheart' needs a minimum soil temperature of 18°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Melon 'Sweetheart'?

For Melon 'Sweetheart', sow it 2cm deep and space plants 90cm apart.

How long does Melon 'Sweetheart' take to grow?

Melon 'Sweetheart' takes roughly 100 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 8 days.

Is Melon 'Sweetheart' frost hardy?

No. Melon 'Sweetheart' is not frost hardy. Do not put it outside until the risk of frost has passed in your area, and be ready to fleece it if a late frost is forecast.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.