The Melba Melon is a variety of early ripening melon that is very juicy, tasty and aromatic. It has a tender flesh, delicious and sweet. Very productive with round fruits of about 1.5-1.7kg. Greenish skin with white streaks.
It contains minerals, vitamins and a low amount of calories since 80% of the fruit is water.
Sow from February to May first in seedbeds 3-4cm deep. It is ready for harvest from July to September. We know it's ripe, because it has a scar on one end.
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Botanical name | Cucumis melo |
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Average germination (%) | 90 |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean continental |
Fruit color | Green, Orange |
Germination (in days) | 7-10 |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Plant use | Culinary, Fruit production, Herbs garden, Vegetable Garden |
Planting distance | 130x130 |
Seeds per gram | 45 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Type | Fertile, Humus, Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate |