FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON
FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON
A$3.20
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Cucumis melo
FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON very closely resembles its parent melon, Casaba melons and muskmelons. Mostly spherical in shape, it has a somewhat flattened bottom and tapers to a gentle point at the stem-end. They are typically medium to large-sized melons, weighing 6-8 or more. Crenshaws are a late-season melon, requiring 110 or more days. They are well worth the wait though, as the sweet and somewhat ‘spicy’ taste and smooth texture make this a pleasing contrast in late summer or fall.
| Germination Time (Days) | 3-5 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 65-86 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | – |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | – |
| pH | – |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | – |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | – |
| Seed Preparation | – |
11359,
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to Autumn
Temperature Range
24 - 35°C (75 - 95°F)
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun.
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors and transplant after 2-4 weeks
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam soil rich in organic matter
pH
6.0-6.8
Soil Temperature
18 - 35 °C (64 - 95 °F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours before sowing to promote faster germination
Sowing Depth
1-2 cm (0.5-1 inch)
Plant Spacing
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet)
Row spacing
1.5 - 2.5 m (5 - 8 feet)
Watering
Regular, deep watering is essential, especially when fruits are forming. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
90-110
Good Companion Plants
Corn, Beans, Lettuce, Radishes, Marigolds,Nasturtiums,Sunflowers
Bad Companion Plants
Zucchini,Potatoes,Cucumber,Pumpkins
Pests
Cucumber Beetles,Squash Bugs,Aphids,Spider Mites,Cutworms,Melonworms
Diseases
powdery mildew,Downy mildew,Fusarium Wilt,Anthracnose,Bacterial Wilt,Gummy Stem Blight
More About Us
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
