Pkt (≈ 10 seeds)
The delicious fruits of this melon grow to slightly over 5" (13cm) across and weigh up to 7.5 pounds. The thick juicy flesh is light green and very sweet. Seed cavity is small. Plants grow as vine and have disease resistance.
When and Where to Plant:Sow seeds in a warm, open, sunny location in spring once the soil has warmed. Seeds can also be started indoors 4-5 weeks earlier. Plant in fertile soil in "hills" of 2-3 seedlings each.
Care: Water in dry weather and fertilize when 3" (7.5cm) tall.
Harvest: Melons slip from the vine when ripe with a slight pull.
Your Health: Rich in vitamin A; supplying moderate amounts of vitamin C and minerals.