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 |
Summer break!
From August 7th to September 3rd we will stop the expeditions but you can still place your orders on the website and reserve the available plants.
We will resume shipments from September 3rd 2025.
See you soon!
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