General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Various insects
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 1933 National Gold Medal

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Honey Rock'.

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Common names
  • Cantaloupe

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Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-12-05
Location: Maine
Picked fresh and vanilla ice cream added for a perfect snack.

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Location: Sherwood Oregon
Date: 2017-07-22
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Mar 17, 2014 5:48 PM concerning plant:
    One from my early years that I remember fondly. One of the best flavored melons of the 50's and 60's.
Plant Events from our members
phish49 On July 28, 2019 Obtained plant
Plants and fruits still look good. Plan a report on 8/1/19
phish49 On June 22, 2019 Obtained plant
Started another one today,
phish49 On May 26, 2019 Seeds germinated
They were up this morning.
phish49 On May 22, 2019 Obtained plant
2 seeds in small spot. W sunflowers near.
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