Melons

When growing melons, weather is key. The warmer it is, the sweeter the melons will be. Plant melons in late spring to early summer, when air and soil are very warm. It will help to use plenty of compost or manure, then cover with black plastic. Transplanted seedlings can be placed into holes punched in the plastic if necessary. Sow 1/2 inch deep in hills that are six to eight feet apart. For cantaloupes and muskmelons, plant 10 to 12 seeds per hill, then thin to four plants each. Plant only six to eight seeds per hill for watermelon, and thin as needed.

Cantaloupe

Sweet Delight Honeydew Melon
Matures in 85 days
If you want high quality melons at an open pollinated price, Sweet Delight PVP is for you. Pale green, smooth rind and firm green flesh make this a good 85 day honeydew for long distance shipping. Tolerates fusarium wilt and applications of sulfur.
1/4 oz.......020-10163............$2.79
1/4 lb.......020-30163................ASK
1 lb...........020-50163................ASK

Hales Best Jumbo
Matures in 85 days
Fruit grows approximately 7 1/2 inches in diameter, slightly striped, ribbed and well-netted with deep salmon flesh.
1/2 oz.......020-20166............$1.99
1 lb...........020-50166................ASK

Classic Hybrid
Matures in 86 days
High quality with firm, deep, salmon flesh. 7 inches long by 51/2 inches high, weighing 4 to 41/2 pounds. Resists powdery mildew and fusarium wilt.
1/4 oz.......020-10162..........$19.99

Banana
Matures in 80 days
The long, tapered shape and color give this melon its name. Often reaching 18 inches and weighing 4 to 5 pounds, this variety has a light yellow hue and smooth texture. Flesh is a traditional orange color.
1/2 oz.......020-20164............$1.99
1 lb...........020-50164................ASK

Burpee Hybrid
Matures in 82 days
Classic hybrid with a well-deserved reputation for outstanding flavor. Slightly oval fruits are ribbed, heavily netted, and measure 7" long, 6" across and weigh 41/2 pounds each. Flesh is deep orange, thick, firm and juicy.
1/4 oz.......020-10859..........$18.99
1/4 lb.......020-30859................ASK
15m.........020-50859................ASK

Improved Rocky Ford
Matures in 88 days
This unique green-fleshed melon adds variety when presented with traditional melons. Fruits are about 5 1/2 inches long and 5 inches in diameter, almost round with distinctively netted exterior.
1/2 oz..........020-20160........$1.99
1 lb...............020-50160............ASK

Athena
Matures in 80 days
Strong yields of 5 to 7 pound fruit with coarse netting. Fruit is 7 inches long by 6 1/2 inches high, and oval with firm flesh and a small seed cavity. The vigorous vines are tolerant to fusarium wilt races 0, 1 and 2. Resists powdery mildew race 1 and tolerates race 2.
1/4 oz.......020-10858..........$18.99

Fastbreak Hybrid
Matures in 65 days
Enjoy full-sized, delicious melons weeks before slower developing varieties are ready to harvest. Uncommonly flavorful and large for such an early variety, Fastbreak yields numerous 3 to 4 pound cantaloupes with outstanding taste and texture.
1/4 oz.......020-10861..........$16.99

Hearts Of Gold
Improved Matures in 92 days
The very small seed cavity is surrounded by thick, firm, sweet flesh, deep golden in color. Fruit is well rounded, netted and measures about 51/2 inches in diameter.
1/2 oz.......020-20161............$1.99
1 lb...........020-50161................ASK

Watermelon

Fiesta Hybrid
Matures in 88 days
Similar to Sangria in striping and interior quality, but blockier and larger in diameter. Sugars in excess of 11 percent. Averages 24 pounds. Resists fusarium wilt, race 0 and tolerates fusarium wilt, race 1 and anthracnose, race 1.
1/4 oz.......020-10369............$8.99

Jubilee
Matures in 95 days
Developed for its resistance to fusarium wilt and race 1 anthracnose, the long, faintly grooved fruit is light green with distinct dark green stripes. Grows to about 35 pounds. Flesh is bright red with black, stippled seeds.
1/2 oz.......020-20362............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50362................ASK

Crimson Sweet
Matures in 85 days
High on flavor, the fairly large fruit has distinct stripes of medium dark green on a base of bright green. Flesh is fine-textured, bright red and sweet, with small seeds. Bottom side of the fruit turns from white to cream as it matures. Resists fusarium wilt and anthracnose.
1/2 oz.......020-20351............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50351................ASK

Florida Giant
Matures in 90 days
Also known as Cannon Ball or Black Diamond, this variety is one of the best nearly round melons. Growing up to 45 pounds, Florida Giant is deep green with bright red flesh. An all-purpose favorite.
1/2 oz.......020-20349............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50349................ASK

Sangria Hybrid
Matures in 87 days
The first Allsweet-type hybrid, this variety delivers good yields of elongated fruits weighing 22 to 26 pounds. Attractive striping and superior color and flavor. Seeds are medium-sized.
1/4 oz.......020-10367............$8.99

Congo
Matures in 95 days
Weighing in at 35 to 40 pounds, Congo has a very tough rind that will resist bruising. Delicious, sweet flesh that is bright red toward the center. A hearty producer of high-quality oblong melons. Resists anthracnose.
1/2 oz.......020-20346............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50346................ASK

Sugarbaby
Matures in 75 days
A small, round variety weighs about 8 pounds. Striped rind covers medium-red flesh that is fine-textured and sweet. Seeds very small and not excessive.
1/2 oz.......020-20350............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50350................ASK

Bush Jubilee
Matures in 95 days
Excellent yields of 11 to 13 pound fruits with traditional broad, deep-green stripes. Flesh is dark red and boasts high sugar content. Shows good resistance to fusarium wilt and anthracnose. Good home garden variety.
1/4 oz.......020-10343............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50343................ASK

Improved Kleckley Sweet
Matures in 85 days
A large cylindrical melon that weighs in at about 35 pounds. This white-seeded variety's thin, strong rind makes slicing easy and its deep, dark green color is an attractive contrast to the juicy, red, fine-textured flesh.
1/2 oz.......020-20341............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50341................ASK

Charleston Gray 133
Matures in 85 days
Oblong and grayish-green, Charleston Gray has a fine-textured, bright red interior. Shows good resistance to common diseases. Fruit weighs 30 to 35 pounds.
1/2 oz.......020-20348............$2.29
1 lb...........020-50348.................ASK

All Sweet
Matures in 90 days
This popular watermelon has an oblong shape with firm bright red flesh. The rind is dark green with thin stripes. Weighs 25 to 30 pounds.
1/4 oz.......020-10375............$1.99
1 lb...........020-50375................ASK