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100 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Rugoso di Cosenza Giallo Melon. The plant produces good yields of 4 to 6 lb yellow oval shaped melons. The flesh is light pale green which is very sweet, creamy, juicy, and tasty. Excellent for desserts, fruit salads, cold soups, and smoothies. Great for field or greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Italy.
Lot No: 1
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 04/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 19,200
Plant Height: 1 to 1 ½ ft tall, 3 to 10 ft vines
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Plant seeds directly in the garden. Plant the seeds 1 when soil has warmed up. The seeds may rot and not sprout if the soil is too cool. Germination is improved when soil temperature is above 60 F. Plant the seeds in hills. Plants grow 1 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.
Requires fertile slightly acid soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.
Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get 1" water per week.
Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle Gro.
Protect ripening melons from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut melons carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.