Honey Dew Melon 'Early Crisp'

Cucumismelo var. inodorus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Jensen, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Jensen, UT | January 2007 | positive

We have a short growing season here. But 'Early Crisp' ripened before the first frost. Very good, honey-dew type of melon.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | neutral

A 1998 hybrid from Seminis. An 80 day, 7-8 lb, green fleshed melon. Fusarium resistant.

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