Muskmelon - Ambrosia Hybrid Seeds
Details
Muskmelon Ambrosia Hybrid
Juicy, sweet, extra thick salmon flesh. Nearly round 4-5 pound fruits with heavy netting and light sutures. Small seed cavity. Resists Powdery and Downy Mildews.
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Seed Spacing: 3 inches
SEED DEPTH 1 inch
Days to Sprout: 10-20
Harvest: 86 days
PLANT
Direct sow as soon as the fround becomes warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2-3 seeds in hills every 18 inches.
CARE
Water regularly and mulch to conserve moisture. Feed every 3-4 weeks. When all seeds have germinated, thin, leaving one plant every 18 inches.
HARVEST
Pick when the stem begins to part from the vine and separate with a slight pull. For best flavor, ripen on vine.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Rich in Vitamin A; supplies moderate amounts of Vitamin C and minerals.