Watermelon 'Small Shining Light'

Keep in mind when planting that Small Shining Light is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 as Small Shining Light is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 8.12 feet (2.50 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Small Shining Light is a tender plant.