| Common Name | Muskmelon |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Cucumis melo |
| Flavor Profile | Juicy Texture, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 5 - 6 lb. |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible, Fast Growing |
| Plant Resistance | Fusariam Wilt, Powdery Mildew |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
Accolade
Muskmelon
Starting at $3.60
Tight seed cavity and extra-firm dark orange flesh provides longer shelf life. Excellent taste, very high sugars, and ships well, 5-6 lb oval netted fruit. Its strong and vigorous vine has resistance to powdery mildew (1,2) and Fusarium wilt (0,1,2).
| Days to Maturity | 83 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 4' |
| Planting Depth | 3/4” |
| Row Spacing | 5' - 7' |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | High |
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Roger Amos (verified owner) –
Strange weather this year, just got my first melon. Many seeds did not come up. It has been a real battle.