Edisto 47 Melon (Cucumis melo)
The Edisto 47 cantaloupe variety produces 3 to 5 pound melons with salmon-colored skin. These vines are extremely robust, with large leaves and melons that mature in about 85 days. The sweet and juicy flavour of the big melons is appealing. In zones three to nine, the vines flourish in full light. The best soil for their growth is one that is rich and sandy. This variety has a high resistance to alternaria, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.
Botanical Name : Cucumis melo
Common name : Edisto 47 Melon
Size at maturity : 12-18”
Days to maturity : 88-90 days
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Warm saeson
Sowing method : Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Planting depth : ½”
Plant spacing : 18”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 800