Sakata's Sweet Melon, Ancient Asian Heirloom Origins
We could only get this in bulk this season but its so good so we just had to say yes to that.
The Seed Savers Exchange - This type of Asian melon, or conomon, has been grown in China and Japan for thousands of years but has only recently appeared in American markets. Golden-yellow softball-sized fruits. The flesh is fun to eat, very sweet and crisp. Can be trellised. 85-95 days. ±2,900 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
- Fruits grow to the size of a softball
- Juicy, pale green flesh
- Can be grown on a trellis easily
- 85-95 days
- ±2,900 seeds/oz
- 25 Seeds per packet
Instructions -
Melons love the heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
Plant 1" deep
Plant hills, 6-8 seed
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
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