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Melon Seeds - Rocky Ford

Spicy green flesh cantaloupe

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucumis melo

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

The Rocky Ford Melon (or Rocky Ford Cantaloupe) is a sweet and spicy-tasting heirloom muskmelon that's been around for almost 120 years! The Rocky Ford Melon is well netted, slightly ribbed, and produces delicious green flesh.

  • • High yielding cantaloupe
  • • Sweet and juicy flavor
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 3 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 39
1 Ounce 1,118
1/4 Pound 4,472

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Melon Seeds - Rocky Ford

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Melon Seeds - Rocky Ford FAQs

What type of seed is Rocky Ford Melon?

Rocky Ford Melon is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Rocky Ford Melon get?

Rocky Ford Melon grows to 2 to 3 pounds.

What is the flavor profile of Rocky Ford Melon?

Rocky Ford Melon has a flavor profile described as sweet, juicy, musky, and slightly nutty.

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