Summary: Enjoying fresh, vine ripened melon is one of summer's real treats. This delightful fruit requires lots of heat and sunshine to mature to full sweetness. Melons alone are delicious, but they can be dressed up as well. Serve chilled with lemon or lime wedges topped with yogurt, or mix with canteloupe and watermelon balls for a tasty and attractive salad or dessert.
When and where to plant:  Select a sunny, well drained location and sow seed in the late spring when the soil has warmed. For an earlier crop start seeds indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost. For best results, loosen soil with a spade or fork, fertilize with vegetable food and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist, and feed monthly.
Harvesting:  Pick when blossom end is slightly springy when pressed and a sweet aroma develops.
Health Note:  Contains Calcium, Iron and Vitamins A, B1, Niacin and C.