Winter hardiness is not one of their assets
The Sugar Gold is not hardy, it can only tolerate cold to a certain extent. Values above 10 ° C are considered acceptable. This is why this melon pear must not be used under any circumstances overwinter outside.
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Depending on the weather, the move will take place sometime between mid-September and the end of November. The plant is only allowed to go outside in April, provided there are no late frosts. Before that, it is repotted in new substrate.
Tips
plants Do not put the Sugar Gold in the garden bed, but straight away in a bucket. This makes the move easier to carry out.
Sugar Gold is allowed to spend the winter here
Even if the sun is loved in summer, the melon pear Sugar Gold needs a little rest in winter. For this, the room has to be cooler than is usually the case in living spaces.
- Winter in a cool place between 5 and 10 ° C
- however, the room should be bright
- a cellar with a window is ideal
- a cool stairwell is also suitable
- the plant should not touch other plants
- otherwise cut back
Tips
If the winter quarters are accessible at ground level, it can be a huge relief for you to put the bucket on furniture trolleys. With it you can easily change the place of the melon pear. So you can stand outside during the day, especially in spring, and roll back inside at night.
Care during wintering
While you the Hibernate melon pear, you will not see any luxuriant growth on it. Her care You must not put it on the ice because of this. Don't let the root ball dry out completely, give it small amounts of water every now and then. However, take a break from fertilizing.
The harvest of the melon pear can go on in winter quarters. Because if all the fruits are not yet ripe at the time of the move, they are allowed in the house to ripen.
