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‘Little Gem Rolet’ is a robust and trailing tender perennial plant, commonly grown as an annual. It features sizable, rounded, lobed, and hairy dark green leaves, accompanied by yellow flowers in the summer. Following the blossoms, the plant produces glossy, smooth, dark green fruit with an edible, pale yellow flesh. These cricket-ball-sized fruits are notable for their striking black-green colour.
Approximately 4-5 Seeds
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Sowing & Growing
To sow ‘Little Gem Rolet’ seeds, the recommended timeframe is from April to May under glass or from mid-May to June outdoors. When sowing, it is advised to plant the seeds on the edge, approximately 1.5cm (1/2″) deep in pots or trays, maintaining a spacing of 2.5cm (1″) apart under glass at a temperature of 20°C (68°F), utilizing high-quality seed sowing compost. For outdoor sowing during mid-May to June, the seeds should be sown directly into the growing site, with a depth of 1.5cm (1/2″) and placing 2 to 3 seeds in each position, spaced 90-100cm (36-40″) apart.
Subsequent steps involve gradually hardening off greenhouse sowings once the plants have developed their first pair of rough leaves. Transplant them to the growing site in late May to early June, maintaining a spacing of 90-100cm (36-40″) apart after ensuring that all risk of frost has passed. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station.
The maturity period for ‘Little Gem Rolet’ spans from September to October. A practical tip for optimal usage includes the recognition that these fruits store well for an extended period, making them suitable for use throughout the winter months. To achieve this, store the harvested fruits in a warm and dry place, and they can be preserved for up to 5 months.
| Packet Size | Approximately 4-5 Seeds |
|---|---|
| Fruit Size | Small Fruit |
