Fruit Seeds

You will need a greenhouse for the melons. The Cantaloupe melon is considered to have the best flavour to eat with Parma ham. It was originally grown in the Papal gardens of Cantalupo near Rome during the Renaissance period. Growing Rhubarb and Strawberries from seed is very cost effective.

FT1 Cantaloupe Melon of Charentais

Sweet yellow/orange flesh originating from the Papal gardens of Cantalupo in Rome @120. Sow Feb-end May. £2.99

FT3 Melon Rampicante Zuccherino

“Climbing Sugar”. Sweet orange flesh. @150. Sow Feb-May. £2.99

FT4 Melon Tendral Valencia Green Spanish melon with sweet white flesh. @100. Sow Feb-May £2.99

FT5 Melon Ananas “Pineapple”

Netted fruit. Yellow, perfumed flesh. @150. Sow mid Mar-May. ȣ1.99

FT5b Melon Retato Ortolani.

Netted skin and sweet orange flesh. @150. Sow Mar-May. £2.99

FT5c Melon Giallo D’Inverno Yellow

Skinned variety, with greeny/yellow flesh. @100. Sow Feb-May. £2.99

FT6 Rhubarb Stew the stalks with a little sugar and water. 2g. Sow mid Jul-end Sep. £2.99