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Spanish Melon 'Tobago'

Cucumismelo

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Species
melo (MEL-oh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2012 | neutral

"(1-1 1/2 lbs.) Tobago F1 is a mini hybrid, Ananas melon with great flavor that is perfect for the “personalized” market. Tolerant to...Read More

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