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Cucumber x Melon Seed 'Mira'
Cucumber x Melon Seed 'Mira'
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Cucumber x Melon Seed 'Mira'

Cucumis sativus x melo


 

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Supplied as a packet of 5 seeds.

 

 

An interesting cross between a cucumber and a melon producing striped cucumber-like fruit up to 12" (30 cm) in length but slightly fatter - though we think these are best harvested and eaten when around 6" - 8" (15 - 20 cm) long.

This is more cucumber than melon - but has a distinctly different melony flavour and the skin is more firm just like a melon. Very fast to mature.

Definitely something to try!

Primarily for growing under protection it will also fair well in a sheltered spot outside.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

  • Sow under protection in pots late February to April.
  • Place seeds on end, blunted end pointing downwards in compost - simply push into compost out of sight. Water thoroughly and germinate at a temperature of around 75°F (24°C).
  • When seed leaves are developed reduce temperature to around 65°F - 70°F (18°C - 21°C).
  • Plant out late March (heated greenhouse) or late May (unheated greenhouse), or later if growing outside. Plant two per growbag or straw bale or one per large pot.
  • Support the plants with canes and pinch out the growing points when the main stems reach the greenhouse roof. Pinch out the tip of each side shoot two leaves beyond flowers and pinch out flowerless shoots when they reach 2 feet (60 cm) in length.
  • Harvest as required and to encourage repeat fruiting.
  • Top Tips
  • Protect newly sown seeds from mice. Mice are notorious in 'sniffing out' seed of this nature.
  • Keep the soil / compost moist - watering around the plant, not the foliage.

Supplied as a packet of 5 seeds.

For a little more in depth information on Cucumber x Melon Seed 'Mira' you may find the following articles of great use...
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Cucumber x Melon Seed 'Mira'

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Prices for this product - 1 or more £1.75 each
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Can you please tell me which pests the BioFriend liquid kills? I am trying to combat quite a few on my allotment and would like a bit of clarification. Many thanks.
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