{"product_id":"seed-rhs-melon-emir-f1","title":"Seed - RHS Melon Emir F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the superior performance of the RHS range with benefits such as disease resistance, higher yielding and better quality plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRHS Melon Emir F1 is a deliciously sweet and aromatic hybrid variety. Very fast growing and will perform well in a range of climates, including cooler regions. The mid-sized fruits are delicious in fruit salads and smoothies or eaten fresh from the patch. Ideal for small gardens as the vines can be trained onto a vertical trellis to save space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed packet contains 20 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow To Grow: Sow 12mm (1\/2in) deep in clumps of 2-3 seeds. Cover with a layer of soil or compost and firm gently. Keep soil moist. Seedlings appear in 6-10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin to the two strongest seedlings or 75cm (30in) apart. To encourage side shoots, pinch the growing tip out at the 5-6 leaf stage. If training vertically onto wires limit the growth to the size of the frame by pruning the tip and side shoots as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen To Plant: Early Spring to Summer Harvest: 12-14 weeks Soil Type: fertile, well cultivated, sunny position Important Note: These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) inspires millions of people around the world to get involved in gardening and to appreciate the power and beauty of plants. It is driven by the sheer love of plants and the belief that gardeners make the world a better place. For nearly 30 years RHS partners have distributed approved and licensed products to consumers around the world. The RHS selects their partners carefully to produce high quality products that are intrinsic to their brand and every product sold also helps to support their charitable work across the globe. RHS has partnered with Mr Fothergill’s Seeds to bring you a special range of packet seeds for Australian home gardeners. This new range of vegetable, herb and flower seeds has been developed and curated with the experts at the RHS, who believe it’s possible for everybody to enjoy growing from seed and get results, whatever space or experience they have. It includes a multitude varieties of excellent modern strains and high performance hybrids, much-loved and trusted favourites, and some more unusual varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828943118520,"sku":"SEERHSMEM","price":4.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/seed-seerhsmem-rhs-melon-emir-f1-1.jpg?v=1785388060","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/seed-rhs-melon-emir-f1","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}