(Cucumis melo) Amish heirloom first offered in the SSE Yearbook in 1983. Oval fruits are 9" long and weigh 4-7 pounds. Sweet orange flesh is very juicy with full muskmelon flavor and a rather thick rind. Produces good crops under almost any conditions at Heritage Farm. 80-90 days.
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DIRECT SEED
1" Deep |
SEEDS TO HILL
6-8 Seeds |
THIN
To 3-4 Plants |
LIGHT
Full Sun |
Green Thumb Tip
Melons love heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost.