Iroquoise Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) In 1944, Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell University developed this open-pollinated melon from a stabilized cross of 'Minnesota’ x 'Bender's Surprise'. Bred for high sugar content and disease resistance, the plants produce nice yields of old-fashioned looking melons with wide ribs and coarse netting pattern. Iroquois Melons are round to oval, averaging 8-10 inches long and have succulent orange flesh surrounded by a striking green rind. They are also extremely fragrant and sweet, rating higher on the Brix scale than most other muskmelon varieties.
82 days to maturity
20 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Planting Instruction: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last risk of frost. Direct sow 1-2 weeks after last frost date. Sow in rows or thin to 12 inches apart, 3-4 plants per mound.
