Delicious 51 Melon (Cucumis melo)
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$5.20
Delicious 51 Melon produces a large number of early-ripening, tasty fruits! This melon produces high yields of 2-3 pound fruits every year. The sugary taste and aromatic fragrance of this variety are well-known. The dark orange flesh is juicy and soft, with a creamy texture and a heavy sugary taste....
Delicious 51 Melon produces a large number of early-ripening, tasty fruits! This melon produces high yields of 2-3 pound fruits every year. The sugary taste and aromatic fragrance of this variety are well-known. The dark orange flesh is juicy and soft, with a creamy texture and a heavy sugary taste. Delicious 51's skin is thinner than other hybrids', but it holds up well in the market and in storage.
Botanical Name : Cucumis melo
Common name : Delicious 51 Melon
Size at maturity : 12-18”
Days to maturity : 85
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : ½”
Plant spacing : 18”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 1,000