{"product_id":"watermelon-little-darling-f1-seeds-30310860","title":"Watermelon Seeds 'Little Darling F1'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliciously sweet and juicy fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited to growing in Britain and Ireland, producing up to four delicious fruits per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow two seeds on edge, 1.5cm deep, per 8cm pot. Water well with a fine rose. Place in a propagator at 20°C or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room. Keep moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep in a warm, light position, but shade from direct sunlight. If both seeds germinate, discard the weaker of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelons should be grown on ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel, but can also be grown in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot outside. They require a minimum temperature of 12°C. Once the plants are a few cms tall and have 3 or 4 leaves, plant into the greenhouse border 75cm apart, in grow bags (two plants) or 45cm diameter containers (one plant). Avoid any sudden drop in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater and feed well with a tomato fertliiser to promote fruiting. If male flowers form (those without a swelling behind them) do not remove them as they are necessary for pollination. Little Darling is a trailing variety so can be allowed to spread on the ground, protecting the fruits, or provide supports for climbing. Maintain high humidity, but also ensure greenhouses are well-ventilated in hot weather. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"8 x Seeds","offer_id":41447078625331,"sku":"30310860","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30310860-Water-Melon-Little-Darling-3.jpg---Burpee.jpg?v=1705070527","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/watermelon-little-darling-f1-seeds-30310860","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}