
Thompson & Morgan Seeds
Melon (watermelon) Valentina, La Dolcissima (Vita Sementi)
Dark green skinned fruits with rich crimson flesh. Watermelon Anguria Valentina will fruit in an open sunny position outdoors but grow under glass for…
Dark green skinned fruits with rich crimson flesh. Watermelon Anguria Valentina will fruit in an open sunny position outdoors but grow under glass for a more reliable crop.Sowing Info:Prepare soil by digging and incorporating liberal amounts of well-rotted compost or farmyard manure. Rake the soil level in readiness for sowing. Sow seeds 2cm deep in April under glass or on the windowsill to plant out from May after all danger of frost has passed. Alternatively sow during May in the open ground, in rows 2m apart at stations 150cm apart. Place 2 seeds at each station.Growing Info:After seedlings have fully emerged, thin out weaker plant, leaving the strongest seedling.After care Info:Water well throughout the season. As fruits ripen, gently turn the melons to aid even ripening by exposure of all surfaces to the sun.
- Number of seeds:
- 10 seed
- Harvesting time:
- July,August,September