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Melon : Eldoraro F1 Hybrid

Very early ripening, round/oval cantaloupe with netted skin and darker green sutures. Rich orange, sweet fleshed fruit average 1.2kg (2.5lb). Resistant to fusarium and powdery mildew.

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Melon : Galia F1

Absolutely oozes with sugary sweet juice and crisp succulent flesh. Very vigorous with fruit maturing early and in rapid succession. Highly mildew resistant

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Melon : Hearts of Gold - Organic

Almost round, netted skin 1.3-1.8kg (3 to 4lb) fruits with aromatic, sweet, thick deep orange flesh with a small seed cavity. Ripens early under glass or outdoors.

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Melon : Ogen

The original Israeli strain. The seed coveted and jealously guarded for so long, and no wonder - you will find it an entirely new experience in taste. It has an indescribable warmth, richness and aromatic sweetness of flavour, captivating and 'moreish'.

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Melon : Watermelon : Yellow Baby

Rated best in taste tests, even beating standard red varieties. Naturally self-pollinating and almost entirely seedless. All its energy is devoted to producing more crisp, yellow, juicy flesh.

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Watermelon : Anguria Valentina F1 Hybrid

Dark green skinned fruits with rich crimson flesh. Will fruit in an open sunny position outdoors but grow under glass for a more reliable crop.

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Melon : Edonis F1 Hybrid

Melon Edonis is early to ripen and productive, which is an important factor for the UK summers. The pale orange fleshed fruits weigh in at about 750g (1?lb). This fantastic flavoured fruit has a refreshing, delicate taste. Fusarium resistant.

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Melon F1 Sweetheart Seeds

Medium-sized fruits with grey-green skin and light orange flesh. One of the quickest to mature. RHS 'Award of Garden Merit' winner.

From Suttons Seeds Price: £2.35   More Information

Melon Lunabel F1 seeds

A superb variety for greenhouse culture, bearing round, yellow fruits August-September. A high natural sugar content ensures a delicious sweet taste and exquisite aroma. Resistant to Powdery Mildew.

From Dobies Price: £2.60   More Information

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Melon Sweetheart F1 seeds

Smooth pale green fruits about 11.5cm (4 1/2") in diameter with firm salmon-pink flesh; aromatic and very sweet. More tolerant of low temperatures than most Cantaloupe varieties. For growing in frames or under cloches and recommended for northern districts. Award of Garden Merit.

From Dobies Price: £1.50   More Information

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MelonMelon : Castella (Amber Nectar)

Specially bred to produce large melons out of doors. The fruits can average 3-3.5lb and are tender, juicy and sweet, in fact liberally loaded with luscious flavour. Store in the fridge for at least 1 week longer than standard varieties and they freeze well too. Ideally suited to a warm, sheltered, sunny spot of the garden or greenhouse, frame or polytunnel. Resistant to powdery mildew and Fusarium races 0 to 2.

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