This variety is a smooth globe shaped melon with a hard rind and no netting. The rind is white and changes to a golden tinge when ripe. The flesh is a light emerald green color and the flavor is outstanding. It is possibly one of the sweetest melons available. Average weight for the ripe juicy melons is about 6 pounds. 112 days.

MELONS

WHEN TO PLANT: Spring planting, soil must be 80 degrees for seed to germinate.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 2 feet apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 6 feet apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 2 feet apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: light, fertile soil, rich in compost

NOTE: Melons may be planted in hills; 6 seeds to a hill 3 feet apart.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Melons do very well in summer heat but requires heavy watering. Plant melons

March 1 through July 1.