Melon 'Sweetie No 6 F1'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Sweetie No 6 F1 is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Sweetie No 6 F1 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.

Ensure a distance of 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Sweetie No 6 F1 about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sweetie No 6 F1 is a hardy plant.