MELONS
Soil pH. 6.0 to 7.0 - Plant the seeds
outside
after the last spring frost -don't be in too big of a hurry to plant,
as
the ground must be warm enough for the seeds to germinate! For
watermelons,
plant a few seeds in hills 6 to 8 feet apart. For the other
melons,
plant 4 to 6 feet apart. Sow the seeds 1 inch deep. To get
the plants off to a good start, mulch with black plastic, and work
plenty
of compost into the soil before planting, as melons are heavy
feeders.
Melons need plenty of water during the growing season, so it is a good
idea to use soaker hoses or a drip irrigation system. Melons should
also
be planted in the sunniest spot in the garden. Floating row
covers
placed over the growing plants will help deter insects. Just
remember,
the row covers must be taken off once flowers appear on the vines, so
insects
can pollinate them!
662 –
AMARILLO
ORO 100 days – This great tasting 3½ pound Spanish
melon has sweet, juicy, succulent flesh. The subtle variations in
flesh color range from salmon, white and green. One of Spain’s
favorites!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
677 - AMISH 85 days –
The
sweet, orange flesh of this Amish heirloom is juicy and aromatic.
The 9 inch oval fruits weigh 4 to 7 pounds, with a thick rind.
Consistently
a good producer.
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
663 – ANANAS 100 days – This extremely
sweet,
juicy and aromatic heirloom grows on large, vigorous vines. The 5
pound, oblong fruits are slightly netted and mature to a orange/beige
hue
with a creamy white interior. Delicious!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
661 – BANANA 80–100
days –
These long, tapering, banana-shaped
fruits often weigh 5 to 8 pounds each and average 16-24
inches
in length. The fruits have a smooth, yellow skin with spicy,
salmon-pink
colored flesh. A unique variety to grow in your garden this year!
PKT. – 30 seeds - $1.25
664 - CASABA GOLDEN BEAUTY 104-120 days –
A
delicious variety that does well in hot, dry climates. The tough,
wrinkled rind matures to a gold color, while the thick white flesh is
very
aromatic and spicy!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
670 – CHARENTAIS 75-90 days – Truly
a
French gourmet! This smooth, round cantaloupe matures to a creamy
yellow with green stripes, while the inside is a juicy, salmon
color.
As aromatic as it is delicious!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
672 – COLLECTIVE FARM WOMAN 80-85
days
- This Ukrainian heirloom yields smooth, round 7 to 10 inch fruits,
with
pale yellow flesh that is sweet, crunchy and very fragrant. This
early variety is a good choice for northern growers. A Ukrainian
favorite!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
651 - CRENSHAW
107 days - This gourmet melon is known for its sweet taste! The
skin
color of the crenshaw is yellow green, with salmon colored flesh, and
grows
6 to 10 pounds. Delicious!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
658
- DELICIOUS 51 83 days -These almost perfectly
round,
6 inch melons have tasty, bright, salmon colored flesh, and has some
tolerance
to Fusarium wilt. An excellent muskmelon for the home garden!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
678 - EDEN’S GEM 65-80 days – A good
variety
for areas with shorter growing seasons. The round, 1 pound fruits
are sweet and luscious, with a lime interior & heavily netted
rind.
A favorite of many.
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
655 - HEARTS OF GOLD
88 days - This very popular old-timer was first introduced in
1890.
The 3 pound melons have thick, fine grained, salmon -orange colored
flesh,
with a unique, spicy flavor!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
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$2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
671 - HONEYDEW GREEN FLESH 105-115
days
– The smooth, creamy white rind yields luscious, thick green flesh
inside
of it. The very high sugar content of this variety makes it one
of
the sweetest!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
O671
- PKT. - 30 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
674 - HONEYDEW ORANGE FLESH 105 days
–
One of the sweetest of all! The 3 pound fruits have thick, light
orange flesh that drips with juiciness. An excellent choice for
the
home gardener!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
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- PKT. - 30 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
657 - HONEY ROCK 83 days -
An
"All American Selection Winner" in 1933 and still a favorite of home
gardeners
today! The thick, sweet, firm flesh is a deep salmon-orange color
and has gray/green skin that is coarsely netted. A very popular
variety
that produces 5 to 7 melons per plant.
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
660 - JENNY LIND
80 days - This variety, an old heirloom favorite first introduced in
1846,
was bought back by popular demand! These highly prolific vines
bear
fruits that weigh 1 to 3 pounds each, and have sweet, aromatic, lime
green
flesh. A very popular heirloom melon!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
675 – MINNESOTA MIDGET 60-100 days –
If
harvest time and space has been a problem for you, then this is the
melon
to try! These round, 12" melons are sweet and juicy and grow on
shorter
vines than other varieties. A great choice for Northern
gardeners.
The perfect treat after a hard days work!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
O682
- NOIR des CARMES 75 days – A very sweet, aromatic
heirloom
that dates to pre-1880. The slightly flattened fruits start out dark
green,
ripening to mostly orange at maturity. The 2-3 pound melons have
luscious, orange flesh.
PKT. - 20 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
652
- OLD ORIGINAL ISRAELI 95 days -This old time
favorite bears large, 7 to 8 pound melons with a unique flavor all its
own! This aromatic variety has delicious, creamy white
flesh
you're sure to savor!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
667
- PIEL de SAPO 110 days – A wonderful Spanish variety with
variances in both size and skin texture! The sweet, juicy 5 pound
melons range from rounded to oval, smooth to wrinkled, in all shades of
delightful green, with firm, sweet, pale green flesh. Very
unusual!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
679 - PRESCOTT FOND BLANC 90 days –
Very
fragrant and deliciously sweet, the ripe flesh of this variety will
tantalize
your taste buds. Unique in appearance with its hard, warty rind,
these 4 to 9 pound French heirlooms can be traced back to 1850.
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
681
- PRIDE OF WISCONSIN 95 days – First introduced in
1937,
the sweet orange flesh of this hard shelled variety is juicy and
luscious.
The heavy-yielding vines will produce plenty of 5-7 pound, oval shaped
fruits. A great choice for the home gardener.
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
680 - QUEEN ANNE’S POCKET MELON
85-90
days – This Victorian favorite was grown not for its edibility, but
rather
for its aroma! The small, 3 ½ x 2 ½ diameter fruits
are extremely fragrant and were carried by women for its perfume-like
qualities.
The white flesh is edible, but rather tasteless.
PKT. – 20 seeds - $1.25
653 - ROCKY FORD GREEN FLESH
85 days - An heirloom variety, first introduced in the mid
1800's.
The luscious melons you'll find growing on these vines are 5 to 6
inches
across, with light green flesh, and a nutmeg like flavor. Tasty!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
682 - SWEET
SUMMER MIX 80 - 110 days -
A wonderful selection of our
best selling varieties. All sweet and juicy, this nice assortment will
produce a crop of varying sizes, colors and flavors. A delicious taste
of summer!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $2.00
656 - SWEET PASSION 85 days -
This
heirloom was acquired from a seed saver in southern Ohio, and dates
back
to the 1920’s. Legend states that by eating this melon ripe,
straight
from the garden on a moon-lit night, causes a state of passion!
The
melons weigh 3 to 4 pounds each, and have sweet, aromatic,
salmon/orange
colored flesh. Has some drought resistance and wilt
tolerance.
Our best selling variety!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
659 - TOP MARK 90 days - This
variety
has 7" fruits that grow on very vigorous vines. The flesh is a
deep-salmon
color, and is thick and firm. Tolerant to hot, dry
climates.
Very good flavor!
PKT. - 30 seeds - $1.25
676 - WHITE CRENSHAW 100 days – The
creamy
white, sweet flesh is well worth the wait on this variety. An
improved
strain of the original, with lush foliage and delicious flavor.
Excellent
for both specialty markets and home gardens.
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
668 - YELLOW CANARY 88-110 days –
This
popular European variety yields bright yellow, very sweet, 5 pound
fruit.
The pale green flesh has a delicious, musky aroma. A good keeper!
PKT. - 20 seeds - $1.25
2007 - BLACK DIAMOND
90 days - The almost perfectly round, large melons grow 30 to 50
pounds,
and have sweet, firm, bright red flesh with a dark green-blue rind,
growing
on large, vigorous vines. A very popular variety in the south!
PKT - 15 seeds - $1.25
2018 - BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN 76 days – A
perfect
choice for cooler climates. The sweet and juicy 9 inch fruits are
deep crimson red, with a dark green rind. The 6-12 pound weight
makes
it the perfect size for smaller families. A very reliable
producer.
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.25
2021 - BUSH SUGAR BABY 75-80 days - The dwarf vines on this
variety grow only 3-3½ feet long, taking up less growing space
in the garden. The sweet, scarlet flesh is juicy and firm. Most plants
will produce 2, round/oval 9" fruits, each weighing between 8-12 pounds.
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.25
2006 - CHARLESTON GRAY
85 days - An excellent tasting watermelon with deep red, crisp flesh
and
green-gray rind with fine, darker green veins. A tasty variety of
melon that weighs 30 to 35 pounds. Delicious!
PKT.- 15 seeds - $1.25
2013 - CONGO 99
days - An "All American Selection" winner in 1950, these cylindrical,
30
to 50 pound fruits consistently deliver sweet, high quality, firm,
medium
red flesh. Melons are green with dark green stripes. An
excellent,
long bearing variety. Delicious!
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.25
2014 - CREAM OF
SASKATCHEWAN
82
days - An excellent tasting variety for northern gardeners! Pale
green fruits with dark green stripes are round, 4 to 10 pounds and have
a sweet, white flesh that makes this heirloom a tasty treat.
Brought
to Canada by Russian immigrants.
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.25
2020
- DIXIE QUEEN 70-90 days - A favorite since the 1930’s, the
productive
vines will produce a heavy crop of 16x13 inch, 40 pound, green striped
fruits. The bright red flesh is always crisp and sweet. Shows some
resistance
to Fusariam wilt.
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.25
2016 - FAIRFAX 85-90 days – This
variety
has large 35-40 pound, oblong fruits that are extremely sweet and
juicy.
It has a thin, tough rind and bright red flesh. Shows some
resistance
against Anthracnose and Fusarium wilt.
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.15
2011 - GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE
90 days – An old southern favorite (1867) prized for its size and
flavor!
Averages 25-30 pounds each, with some weighing over 40 pounds!
The
bright red flesh is sweet and firm, while the thin, light green rind
has
dark green “rattlesnake-like” stripes. Very popular!
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.25
2003 - KLECKLEY SWEETS
93 days - This old time watermelon was first introduced in the mid
1800's.
A very sweet, aromatic watermelon that is 2 feet and oblong in
shape.
The watermelons weigh 30 to 40 pounds each, and have deep red,
fine
grained flesh. An old heirloom favorite!
Pkt. - 15 seeds - $1.25
2017 KLONDIKE BLUE RIBBON STRIPED 80-90
days
- The very sweet, stringless flesh of this variety makes it a favorite
of many. Averaging 20-30 pounds each, the rind is thin and tough
with both light and dark green stripes. High quality!
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.25
2012
- LOUISIANA SWEET 90 days – This fine melon is known
for its outstanding flavor. The flesh is crisp, red and has a
high
sugar level, while the rind is green with darker green stripes.
The
melons average 20–25 pounds each, and have some tolerance to Fusarium
wilt
and Anthracnose. Very sweet!
PKT. – 15 seeds - $1.25
2019
- MELITOPOLSKI 90-100 days – This delicious variety is a
favorite
in Moscow. Originally from the Volga river area of Russia it has
green stripes on the round, 12 inch fruits, with red, luscious
flesh.
Always sweet and juicy.
PKT. – 10 seeds - $1.25
2004 - MOON and STARS
95 days - This legendary Amish heirloom has dark green skin with a
yellow
"moon and stars" pattern on the rind and leaves. The bright red
flesh
is exceptionally sweet tasting! These tasty melons weigh between
30 to 40 pounds each. Our best seller!
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.25
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$1.85
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2024 - MOON and
STARS, YELLOW
90-95 days - Sweet and juicy, this white seeded, yellow-fleshed variety
bears the familiar dark green rind splotched with a yellow “moon and
stars” design. The long, 20-25 pound fruits make for a nice
change of pace from the red melons.
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.25
2015 - NAVAJO 85-90 days - This very
sweet
melon has firm, juicy, red flesh. The round, 10-20 pound fruits
have
small dark striping on a pale green rind. Delicious, excellently
flavored!
PKT. - 10 seeds - $1.50
2008 - ORANGE FLESH TENDERSWEET
90 days - The unique, deep orange flesh of this variety is very sweet
and
tasty! A long melon, weighing 30 to 50 pounds, with a dark green
rind and mottled stripe. Try this melon for something a little
different!
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.25
2009 - SUGAR BABY 79 days - An
"icebox"
variety that weighs only 6 to 10 pounds - perfect for
storing
in the refrigerator! The rind is green with darker green stripes,
while the flesh is a luscious red color with excellent flavor! An
earlier maturing variety. Try some!
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.25
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- PKT. - 15 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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2023 - SWEET PRINCESS
85-90 days -The sweet, deep pink
flesh is always crisp and juicy on these 20-30 pound, very small seeded
fruits. The 15 x 8" melons have a thin and tough yellow/green rind with
dark green stripes. Delicious right down to the rind!
PKT. - 15 seeds - $1.25
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