Crenshaw Melon (Cucumis melo)

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The Crenshaw melon, also known as the Cranshaw melon, is very similar to its parent melon, the Casaba. It has a mostly spherical shape with a flattened bottom and a gentle point at the stem's end. The hard rind is yellowish-green in colour and has a corrugated, netting-free finish. Its...
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The Crenshaw melon, also known as the Cranshaw melon, is very similar to its parent melon, the Casaba. It has a mostly spherical shape with a flattened bottom and a gentle point at the stem's end. The hard rind is yellowish-green in colour and has a corrugated, netting-free finish. Its sweet and slightly spicy peach-colored flesh is dense and tender. At the height of ripeness, the melon's skin turns golden-yellow and has a slightly waxy texture.

Botanical Name : Cucumis melo

Common name : Crenshaw Melon

Size at maturity : 15-18”

Days to maturity : 90

Light requirement : Full sun

Planting time  :  spring

Sowing method : Direct sow

Planting depth :  ½”

Plant spacing  : 24-36”

Ships  : Year-round

Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 800

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