| Common Name | Muskmelon |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Cucumis melo |
| Flavor Profile | Juicy Texture, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 3 - 4 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 |
Bit O’ Gold
Muskmelon
Starting at $3.90
Enjoy a fantastic, sweet flavor in a petite package with the Bit O’ Gold cantaloupe. This mini Harper-type melon is the perfect size for sharing and boasts firm, dark orange flesh, a wonderful aroma, and a tight seed cavity. Its full-sized vine produces a high yield of round, tan-skinned melons that hold well and are ready to harvest when the fine netting reaches the stem.
| Days to Maturity | 85 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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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