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Also known as muskmelon, this variety is very popular due to its great flavor. Extra sweet and juicy, with a great aroma. The 6" melons average 5 pounds each. Vines are vigorous and disease resistant. Harvest when the stem easily breaks away from the melon. Plant on hills at the edge of the garden for best production.

Water Day/Week -- Water deeply at the base of the plants several times a week (1-2") and avoid getting water on the foliage.  Melons do not like drought and lack of water can stress your plants.  Water regularly after planting and while fruit is developing, then cut back when the melons are about 1-2 weeks from harvest to increase the sugar content for better tasting melons.

Harvest -- When the netting becomes rough and coarse and the stem also "slips" away easily from the melon.