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Watermelon ‘Bedouin H’
Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
Type: Tender Annual

Watermelon ‘Bedouin H’ is a reliable, early, and productive hybrid variety that performs brilliantly even in cooler or shorter summers. Known for its excellent fruit set, strong disease resistance, and uniform, sweet melons, this variety produces medium-sized round fruits with firm, juicy red flesh and a classic watermelon aroma. Its vigour and adaptability make it a favourite among both hobby gardeners and small-scale growers.

Plant Details

Type: Tender annual
Fruit Size: 3–6kg (uniform round fruits)
Flesh: Deep red, sweet & crisp
Rind: Dark green with light striping
Position: Full sun, sheltered spot
Habit: Vigorous vines with strong rooting

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: April–May
Germination: 7–14 days at 20–28°C
Transplant: End of May–June, after frost
Spacing: 100–120cm apart
Soil: Rich, warm, well-drained, high-organic matter
Water: Deep watering at soil level — keep consistent
Harvest: August–September
Ready When: Tendril near fruit dries, skin loses sheen, and fruit sounds hollow when tapped

Why You’ll Love It

Earlier and more reliable than many standard varieties
Excellent disease resistance — great for unpredictable summers
Produces uniform, sweet, red-fleshed fruits
Very productive with strong vines
Ideal for tunnels but also performs outdoors in warm spots

Top Tip

Feed with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins. Place a tile or straw under each fruit to prevent rot and keep the melons clean.

Perfect For

Home gardens & allotments
Polytunnel and outdoor growing
Summer desserts & fresh snacking
Family gardens — sweet flavour kids love
Growers who want dependable results

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