General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Vine
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Fruit: |
Edible to birds
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| Flower Color: |
Yellow
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Uses: |
Vegetable
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| Edible Parts: |
Fruit
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Self fertile
Sow in situ
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| Pollinators: |
Various insects
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Posted by
farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Nov 16, 2012 11:37 AM concerning plant:
A green fleshed 3-4 lb hybrid from Hollar. Almost round with sparse netting. According to Hollar "Interior color: Creamy white, with green towards the rind.
Flesh characteristics: high sugar, 15% or more is common in Rocky Ford. Substantially higher sugar, on average, than cantaloupe or honeydew. Smoothly firm flesh, not crisp or too hard. Pleasantly aromatic but not overpowering."
It is a very early maturing cultivar, a week to 10 days earlier than regular melons. More productive than Sensation. Flesh is firm but not crunchy. It is sweet, but no distinctive flavor.
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