This melon has dark orange flesh and its very juicy and aromatic. They grow round to 6 in. in diameter and weigh up to 3 lbs. They are easy-to-grow and taste delicious.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny, well-drained location and sow seeds in the late spring when soil has warmed. For an earlier crop, start seeds indoors 4-5 weeks before planting outdoors. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Keep soil moist and fertilize monthly. Mulch to conserve moisture.
Harvesting: Pick when the blossom end is slightly springy and when the stem separates with a slight pull. For best flavor, ripen on the vine.
Germination Time: 10 - 20 Days
Days to Maturity: 90 - 100 Days
Planting Depth: 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 3 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 6 - 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 4 - 6ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 2 - 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
