Lettuces
Melons
Amish - Melon
Ref : P4323
- Cucumis melo
Bag of 25 seeds
Whatever the growing conditions, this ancient variety produces an abundance of oval fruits up to 22 cm long and weighing up to 3 kg. Their orange flesh is very juicy and has a musky flavor.
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Melon is rich in fiber and contains almost 98% water, which contributes to healthy intestinal transit. In addition, its potassium content gives it hypotensive and diuretic properties, while the presence of antioxidants, vitamin C and folic acid promotes cell development and helps the body function properly.
in the ground, in bucket
Sow in pots at a temperature of between 20 and 25°C, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball, after the last frosts, in planting holes enriched with compost, spaced 1 m apart in all directions. Sowing in the open ground under the same conditions is possible when the soil is well warmed and outside temperatures no longer fall below 15°C.
Melons need plenty of light and warmth to ripen before the frosts.
March, April, May
April, May
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in the greenhouse
sunny
fort
limestone, humus
reheated, rich, drained, light
Cucumis melo
mid-season
From 2000 to 3000 g
25 seeds
oval
juicy
Orange
From 15 to 20 cm
runner
United States
1924
The Bolgiano Seed Company catalog
This ancient variety comes from the Amish group in the United States. It was introduced commercially in 1924 in the catalog of the Bolgiano Seed Company of Baltimore.
Melon is rich in fiber and contains almost 98% water, which contributes to healthy intestinal transit. In addition, its potassium content gives it hypotensive and diuretic properties, while the presence of antioxidants, vitamin C and folic acid promotes cell development and helps the body function properly.
