Melon Ananas Seeds Tin

Grow exotic pineapple-flavoured melons with Melon Ananas Seeds (Tin) (Cucumis melo). The Ananas melon is a Middle Eastern heirloom prized for its sweet, fragrant white-to-pale-green flesh with hints of pineapple. Available at Souq Garden with delivery across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.

Why Melon Ananas Thrives in the UAE

The Ananas melon is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East—so it's naturally adapted to UAE conditions. Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant once established, and producing 1.5-3kg fragrant fruits in 80-90 days, this is a heritage variety perfect for desert gardens.

Key Features and Specifications

• Variety: Ananas (Middle Eastern heirloom)
• Botanical name: Cucumis melo
• Fruit weight: 1.5-3kg
• Flesh: White-cream to pale green, sweet, aromatic
• Brix: 12-15 degrees
• Maturity: 80-90 days
• Packaging: Tin for long-term storage
• Open-pollinated: Save seeds for next season

Care Guide

Sowing

Pre-soak 6 hours. Direct sow 2cm deep in February-April when soil warms to 21°C+.

Soil

Sandy loam pH 6.0-6.8; enriched with compost and aged manure on planting hills.

Watering

4cm weekly via drip; taper near harvest for maximum sweetness.

Pollination

Bee-pollinated; hand-pollinate at dawn if needed.

Feeding

Compost-rich planting, balanced feed early, high potassium during fruiting.

Best Uses

• Fresh chilled slices for Middle Eastern hospitality
• Fragrant melon juice
• Fruit salads with mint
• Melon sorbet
• Pairing with prosciutto or feta

Common Problems and Solutions

• Cucumber beetles: Row covers until flowering.
• Powdery mildew: Spray neem oil and improve airflow.
• Bland fruit: Over-watering near harvest.
• Cracking: Inconsistent water—maintain steady moisture.
• Poor fruit set: Hand-pollinate in early morning.

Why Buy Melon Ananas Seeds from Souq Garden

Souq Garden offers tin-packaged Ananas melon seeds with long shelf life and reliable germination. Same-day Dubai delivery and next-day shipping to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When should I plant Ananas melon in UAE?
February through April for summer harvest.

Q2: Can I save Ananas seeds?
Yes—open-pollinated heirloom that breeds true.

Q3: How sweet is the flesh?
Brix 12-15—very sweet with unique aromatic notes.

Q4: How many fruits per plant?
3-5 fruits per healthy vine.

Q5: Can I grow Ananas in containers?
Yes—use 50L+ pots with vertical trellising.

Q6: How long does tin packaging keep seeds fresh?
5-7 years in cool, dry storage.