Melon, Watermelon ‘Gatinho’ F1 (Citrullus lanatus)

This new small tiger striped micro-seeded variety is a prolific setter 2-3kg fruit that have a sweet crisp, red firm flesh. Good disease resistance package.

Grow them in two ways:

1. Plant one seed per pot in October in a warm indoor spot. Plant out after the last frost in a spot protected from wind. A plastic tree guard may be used. Harvest in February.

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2. Plant two seeds directly into the garden in November. Thin to one plant when the first leaves appear. Harvest these in March.