WILLVINE ™KHARBUZA DESI/Muskmelon Seeds Seed  (200 per packet)

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:Amend soil with aged manure or compost before planting::Growing vines on raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and the heat from sun remains locked in for a longer time::Muskmelon vines are really tender and should not be transplanted until frost has completely vanished::Plant seeds one inch deep, 18 inches apart, in mounds about 3 feet apart::If you have limited space, vines can be backed by a trellis.GROWING REQUIREMENTS:WATERING:Keep the soil around the young muskmelon plants moist::They should get around 1-2 litres of water a week. Reduce watering once the fruit starts growing. Avoid wetting the leaves::SOIL-Likes loamy, well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of around 6::SPOT-Plant muskmelons in a place where they can receive plenty of sunlight::TEMPERATURE-Plant Muskmelons when the soil temperature is at least 15°C [60°F] for germination.HOW TO HARVEST:When rinds begin to turn from green to tan or yellow, the melon is probably ripe, but be careful not to pick too early:Look for a gap in the base where it binds to the fruit. This is a sign of ripeness as well. If melons begin to fall off the vine by themselves then they are usually overripe::Harvest melons when the vines are dry, and be careful not to damage them.