Cantaloupe 'Howell Melon' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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GH2399
Howell Melon is a Michigan-famous muskmelon, a cantaloupe-type prized for its large, oval fruits that commonly reach 5 to 6 pounds. Enjoy it chilled and fresh, blended into smoothies and sorbets, or diced into salsas and salads for a bright, honeyed burst of flavor.
Howell Melon is a Michigan-famous muskmelon, a cantaloupe-type prized for its large, oval fruits that commonly reach 5 to 6 pounds with heavy, corky netting and a sweet fragrance that indicates it is ready. Slice into thick, juicy, deep orange flesh with a classic musky sweetness that tastes like late-summer sunshine and finishes clean, never watery. Vigorous vines thrive in full sun and warm soil, typically ripening in about 80 to 90 days, and they reward careful watering with exceptional flavor and size. Enjoy it chilled and fresh, blended into smoothies and sorbets, or diced into salsas and salads for a bright, honeyed burst of flavor.
| Botanical Name | Cucumis melo |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Gold (Yellow-Orange) |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90, 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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