Banana Melon
25 Seeds
(Cucumis melo) Heirloom variety first listed in 1885 by J.H. Gregory. Plants produce excellent yields of unique, elongated melons. Orange-fleshed fruit have a built-in ripeness indicator—they turn yellow when ripe. Allow them to sit on the counter for a few hours and they will fill the kitchen with a heavenly, sweet, almost tropical fragrance. One of our favorites!
CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 2 to 4 feet between hills and to 3 to 4 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Melons are ready to harvest once the melon "slips" from the vine when gently tugged. Don't leave them too long, however, as ripe melons have a sweet aroma that attracts insects.
(Cucumis melo) Heirloom variety first listed in 1885 by J.H. Gregory. Plants produce excellent yields of unique, elongated melons. Orange-fleshed fruit have a built-in ripeness indicator—they turn yellow when ripe. Allow them to sit on the counter for a few hours and they will fill the kitchen with a heavenly, sweet, almost tropical fragrance. One of our favorites!
CULTURE: Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 weeks after last frost, once soil temps have reached 70 degrees. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill with 2 to 4 feet between hills and to 3 to 4 feet between rows. Under ideal conditions germination will occur in 5-8 days. Melons are ready to harvest once the melon "slips" from the vine when gently tugged. Don't leave them too long, however, as ripe melons have a sweet aroma that attracts insects.
