Green Nutmeg

Price range: $4.50 through $568.75

First noted by Fearing Burr in 1863 in his book, Field and Vegetables of America.  A very prolific variety yielding 4-5 melons per plant.  Fragrant, green fleshed melons weigh 2-3 pounds.  Very reliable, suitable for picking 1 week prior to full slip and transporting to market.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Seed Type

Certified Organic

Latin Name:

Cucumis melo

Germination:

4-10 days

Maturity:

80-85 days

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method:

Direct sow after danger of frost has passed; or start indoors and transplant into garden after 3-4 weeks.

Planting Depth:

1/2"

Spacing:

Plant in hills of 6-8 seeds; thin to 3-4 plants. Hills should be 6' apart in all directions.
Or plant in rows and thin to 8-12" between plants, in rows 6' apart.

Seed Count

+/- 1,000 per ounce; 16,025 per pound

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