Cucumis melo 'Netted Gem (Heirloom)'

Muskmelon

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Common Name:

Muskmelon

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo 'Netted Gem (Heirloom)') - Description

Like Jenny Lind, this melon has netted skin and sweet, pale-green, aromatic fruit. Introduced as Netted Gem in 1881, it later became synonymous with Rocky Ford, Colorado, a place that is still famous for producing delicious melons. Its large fruits are 2-3 lbs. apiece, and the vines are unusually productive.

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo 'Netted Gem (Heirloom)') - Planting

Plant seeds in a sunny spot one or two weeks after the last frost date.

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo 'Netted Gem (Heirloom)') - Soil and irrigation

Keep the soil moist by watering about 1" once every week. Do not water the crown of the plant, it can damage the roots.