Melon Plant 'Malaga'
Availability: In stock
Melon ‘Malaga’ is a delicious cantaloupe-type variety prized for its sweet, aromatic flavour and attractive netted fruits. Producing round to slightly oval melons with beautifully textured skin and vibrant orange flesh, this variety offers excellent sweetness and a juicy, refreshing texture. The fruits typically reach a generous size and are perfect for enjoying fresh, adding to fruit salads, blending into smoothies, or creating summer desserts.
This variety requires consistently warm growing conditions to perform at its best and is ideally suited to greenhouses, polytunnels, conservatories, or a very sunny position outdoors. Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and provide regular watering while fruits are developing, reducing watering slightly as they ripen to enhance flavour. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser throughout the season and pinch out growing tips after fruit set to encourage larger, better-quality melons. Harvest when the fruits become fragrant and begin to separate naturally from the stem.
Melons are among the most rewarding summer crops, producing exceptionally sweet, sun-ripened fruits that are difficult to match from shop-bought alternatives.
Supplied in approx. 9cm pots.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
Please note that this plant is sold with VAT charged at 0%. If you are a VAT-registered business, ensure this is properly included in your VAT return.
Melon Plant 'Malaga'