Oh, lovely sweet melon! One of the best-known melons and very productive!
Can be started inside 4 weeks before the last frost or outside after the soil has warmed. When transplanting outside do not disturb roots. Plant in soil mounds or hills and thin to 2 best plants per hill. Using a good quality garden fertilizer of your choice following the manufacturer's directions will increase your yields. Water during hot, dry periods.
Seed information:
Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
Time to maturity: about 2 1/2 months
Sun requirement: sun
Spacing: 24" apart
Depth: 1/2 inch
Packet weight: 1.2g
Seeds/oz: 850
Ideal germination temperature: 75-85f
Sowing method: transplant
Heirloom year: 1923 heirloom