Botanical name: Cucumis melo
Sowing season: Spring–Summer
Suitable for hydroponics: Possible in a large fruit system with support and trellis.
Quantity in bag: 8 grams
Sowing and care: According to the manufacturer's instructions.
₪12.00
Bloody melon (Cucumis melo) — Sowing season: spring–summer. Sowing depth: about 2.5 cm; germination: about 4–10 days in warm soil.
Names: Bloody Melon | Cucumis melo
Cultivation type: Annual pumpkin · Sowing season in Israel: Spring-Summer · Package contents: 8 grams.
Growing instructions refer to the plant species. The variety and growing conditions affect germination and harvesting times.
| parameter | directive |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Sowing season | Spring–Summer |
| ☀️ Sun | Full sun |
| 🌱 Seeding depth | About 2.5 cm |
| ↔️ Spacing between plants | About 90–150 cm between sowing hills; about 150–180 cm between rows |
| ⏱️ Germination time | About 4–10 days in warm soil |
| 🌾 Time to harvest/flowering | Approximately 80–90 days, varies depending on the variety and sowing date |
| 💧 Irrigation | Regular watering during growth and fruit formation; gradually reduce towards ripening, depending on the condition of the plant |
Sow directly into warm soil, or start in containers and plant carefully without damaging the roots. Leave room for creeping and monitor fruit ripening.
Compatibility with hydroponics: Possible in a large fruit system with support and trellis. Adjust the substrate, nutrient solution and fertilization to the plant and growth stage; specific pH and EC values for this variety are not available.
Do not eat seeds intended for sowing. Keep the bag closed in a cool, dry, dark place, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Spring–Summer
About 4–10 days in warm soil
Possible in a large fruit system with support and trellis
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security – Growing Melons in Israel
Uses: Bloody melon is suitable for eating fresh and for summer fruit dishes.
In the kitchen: Cold melon with mint and lemon.
Want to make sure the product is right for you? You are welcome to consult with Vinea Green., or select the appropriate option and proceed to booking based on the availability displayed.
₪12.00
