Melon 'Arava'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Arava is thought of as hardy, so Arava will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Arava needs a potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Look to ensure a distance 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

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