Cucumis Melo – 10 seeds.        

Melon ‘Ogen’ is a classic heritage variety developed in the mid-1900s and grown because it succeeds where many melons struggle. It more than makes up for its smaller size in flavour and reliability. The flesh has an aromatic sweetness that’s hard to beat. Ogen is one of the best choices for UK growers, coping better with cooler summers than most melons and ripening more reliably under cover or in a warm, sheltered spot. If you’ve ever thought melons were too difficult to grow at home, this is the variety that proves otherwise, and the genuinely exceptional flavour makes growing it well worth the effort.

Sow: March to May