Description
Matures in 75 Days
Compact vines
Ice box type of melon widely adapted, produces an abundance of small 8 x 8inch fruits. Rind is tough, thin, dark green. It has very sweet, firm, bright red flesh with small dark brown seeds.
SOWINGSow seed in late spring when soil is warm or start 4 to 6 weeks earlier indoors. Plant 3 to 5 seeds in a ring about 2 inches across; cover withinch of fine soil. Each ring is called a hill and hills should be spaced 3 feet apart.
THINNINGWhen plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill.
GERMINATIONGerminates in 7 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
REMARKSWatermelon vines are thirsty heat loving plants. To keep roots warm and consistently moist, consider using a dark mulch. Dusting with lime will help to control pests.
