
Details
Crenshaw melons were introduced to American gardeners in 1929. They are a fine gourmet type with sweet, thick, mouthwatering flesh! Melons reach 5 to 8 lbs., have salmon-colored flesh, and turn yellow-green when ripe. This is a heat-loving oval-shaped melon that has wonderful vigorous vines.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Cucumis melo var. inodorus |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Gold (Yellow-Orange) |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 100-110 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |