Melon 'Hero of Lockinge'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Hero of Lockinge is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Planting Hero of Lockinge in potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Aim to sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.88 feet (58.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hero of Lockinge about 14 days before your last frost date.

As Hero of Lockinge is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.