Green Nutmeg Melon (Cucumis melo) This is very sweet and delicious heirloom Nutmeg melon (aka Rockmelon or Green Cantaloupe), first noted by Fearing Burr in his 1860's publication titled, “Field and Vegetables of America”. Produces 4-5 fragrant 4 inch, green fleshed melons per plant. A very reliable old time favourite that can be picked a few days earlier than most other melons. Best flavour is derived through warm and drier growing conditions. Do not over over-water once fruit is formed.
80 days to maturity
25 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Seed indoors 1/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 seed apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mound.
