Pkt (≈ 10 seeds)

Short oval light green fruit with dark stripes. Average 15-25 lbs. Dark red flesh. Some disease tolerance.

• Seed Depth: 1/2" (12mm)
• Seed Spacing: Groups of 3-5 Seed per Hill.
• Row Spacing: 7-8' (21-24m)
• Days to Sprout: 7-14
• Plant Spacing:  6' (1.8m)
• Days to Maturity: 85

Plant: Direct seed after the last frost when soil is warm. Usually sown in groups of 3-5 seeds and thinned to the two strongest plants per group. Can be sown indoors 4 weeks earlier.

Care: Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread.

Harvest: When underside turns to white from yellowish. Also thump the melon; a dull hollow sound indicates ripeness.

Your Health: A good source of vitamins A and C.