Fruit Seeds

In Punjab and Sindh, sow watermelon, kharbooza and honeydew from February to April once nights stay above 15°C. In the Northern Areas, wait until April–May. Browse all melon seeds and pick a variety that suits your space.

Yes. Compact types like Sugar Baby watermelon grow well in large pots or grow bags (at least 15–20 litres). Use a rich, well-draining potting mix, give them full sun and let the vines trail over the edge or up a trellis.

Strawberry seeds are tiny and slow — sow them on the surface of moist seed mix in seedling trays, press lightly and keep at 18–24°C. Germination can take 2–4 weeks. Sow from September to November in the plains so plants fruit in late winter and spring. See our strawberry seeds.

Yes. Papaya germinates in 2–3 weeks in warm weather (best sown March to June). Sow 2–3 seeds per pot and keep the strongest seedling. F1 types like Red Lady fruit sooner and don't need a separate male plant. Find them in our fruit seeds collection.

Melons produce male flowers first, so early drop is normal. If female flowers (with a tiny fruit behind them) also drop, pollination is the issue — hand-pollinate in the morning with a soft brush, or grow pollinator-friendly flowers nearby to attract bees.

Mix compost into the soil before sowing, then switch to a feed higher in potassium once flowering starts — it improves sweetness and size. Avoid excess nitrogen, which gives big vines but few fruits. Browse our fertilizers & nutrients.