Matures in 80 Days

Nearly round, medium-sized melons. Flesh is bright orange and very sweet. An established garden variety, especially in the Northeast. Resistant to fusarium wilt.

SOWING:
Plant seed outdoors in spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Make a group of 4–6 seeds placed in a ring about 2 inches across; cover with 1/2 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 4 to 6 feet apart each way.

THINNING:
When plants are 2–3 inches high, thin leaving the 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.

GERMINATION:
Germinates in 8 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKS:
Mulch to control moisture and water heavily when bearing flowers and small fruit. Feed every three to four weeks.