Melon 'Yubari King'

Cucumis melo

How to grow Melon 'Yubari King'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Yubari King is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Yubari King needs a potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Yubari King from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Yubari King about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Yubari King

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Yubari King is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Yubari King