Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil

Although the melons we buy from supermarkets are grown in warmer climes, it's possible to grow your own in a greenhouse. Melons are closely related to cucumbers and require similar growing conditions to thrive – simply provide them with warmth, water and food. Melon plants can be quite vigorous, so regular pruning is needed to keep them under control. Each plant should produce two to four melons.

Cucumis melo 'Sienne F1' is a superb melon, which bears attractive fruits with sweet orange flesh. This variety is available to buy as a plant grafted on to a more vigorous rootstock, increasing your chances of a good crop of fruit. It may also be grown outside in southern regions, but will bear more fruit if offered protection.

Grow Cucumis melo 'Sienne F1 in rich, fertile soil, ideally in a greenhouse, and water well. Tie the plants to their supports as they grow and allow up to four melons to develop per plant.

Plant calendar

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Cucumis ‘Sienne f1’ and wildlife

Cucumis ‘Sienne f1’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cucumis ‘Sienne f1’ poisonous?

Cucumis ‘Sienne f1’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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