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Cucumis melo
Delight in the sweet, succulent flavour of Halona melons, featuring vibrant orange flesh that is sure to please. This globe-shaped fruit sets heavily on robust plants that resist disease well, making them a reliable choice for any home garden. Each melon reaches about 6 in. in diameter and weighs approximately 4 to 5 lbs., ensuring generous portions for your summer gatherings.
Size: Melons reach 6 in. in diameter, weighing around 4 to 5 lbs.
Yield: Abundant crop from a single plant, providing multiple melons throughout the season.
Taste: Sweet, juicy flesh, perfect for fresh eating or using in refreshing summer dishes.
How to use: Enjoy fresh on their own, in fruit salads, or blended into smoothies for a delicious treat.
Planting tips: Sow 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost in warm soil between 21 to 24°C. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per 2 in. peat pot, transplanting when all danger of frost has passed. Preferred in lighter, well-drained soils, enriched with organic matter.
Harvest tips: Harvest melons when they are firm, fully coloured, and slightly soft at the blossom end, indicating they are ripe.
