{"product_id":"watermelon-little-darling-f1","title":"Watermelon Little Darling F1","description":"Unwins Watermelon Little Darling F1 Seeds produce deliciously sweet, juicy fruits that can be enjoyed in the late summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese watermelons have a compact growing habit and are well-suited to growing in Britain and Ireland. You can get up to four fruits per plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeeds high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Mar to May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Aug to Sep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow two seeds on edge, 1.5 cm deep, per 8 cm pot. Water well with a fine rose. Place in a propagator at 20 °C or cover the tray with cling film and leave in a warm room. Keep moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a warm, light position, shaded from direct sunlight. If both seeds germinate, discard the weaker seedling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMelons grow best in a greenhouse or polytunnel, but can also be grown in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot outside. Minimum temperature: 12 °C. When plants have 3–4 leaves, transplant into greenhouse borders 75 cm apart, grow bags (2 plants), or 45 cm diameter containers (1 plant). Avoid sudden drops in temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Darling is a trailing variety. Allow to spread on the ground to protect fruits, or provide supports for climbing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater and feed well with tomato fertiliser to promote fruiting. Male flowers (without a swelling behind them) are necessary for pollination—do not remove. Maintain high humidity but ensure greenhouses are well-ventilated in hot weather. Produces up to four delicious fruits per plant.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989190758785,"sku":"WEST-30310860","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/azlzc5r2vur.jpg?v=1763473997","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/watermelon-little-darling-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}