Watermelons Mini Mike – West Coast Seeds

Description

Citrullus lanatus

• High yielding
• Mini, 1
• 8-2
• 3kg (4-5lb) fruit
• Very small seeds

Mini Mikes sweet red flesh has a pleasantly dense texture and very small seeds. Expect high yields of personal sized, 1.8-2.3kg (4-5lb) fruit that are round to slightly oval. Classic Crimson Sweet rind pattern. Good tolerance to Fusarium Wilt and Gummy Stem Blight.

Approx. 5 seeds

It is essential to start seeds indoors or in a greenhouse 4-6 weeks after the last frost date. Transplant when the plants are 5 weeks old. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 20-25C (68-77F). Seeds should sprout in 5-10 days.

Sow seeds 1cm () deep. Set transplants 60-90cm (24-36) apart in rows 1.5-2m (5-6) apart.