Watermelon 'Fire Ball F1'
Citrullus lanatus
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Watermelon ‘Fireball F1’ is a high yielding watermelon variety that produces large fruits with smooth, almost black coloured skin. The flesh is a contrastingly intense pink and has a high sugar content, creating a very sweet taste. A truly delicious addition to your garden!
Grafted Plants
With space in short supply, you may need to grow tomatoes or other tender vegetables in the same place each year. Advantages of grafted vegetables include:
Faster, stronger growth.
Higher yields.
More disease and pest resistance.
Can be harvested for longer.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Watermelon |
|---|---|
| Genus | Citrullus |
| Exposure | Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Spacing | 200cm (2m) |
| Spread (Max.) | 200cm (2m) |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, Trailing |
| Planting | Thrives in fertile, well‑drained soil in full sun; water consistently and provide warmth, space and support for strong vines and reliable fruiting |
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4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.