Melon 'Bush Star'

Cucumis melo

How to grow Melon 'Bush Star'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Bush Star likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Bush Star is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Bush Star requires a potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Bush Star 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 Bush Star about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bush Star

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

Harvesting Bush Star