Fine flavour and aroma, greenish-orange flesh, heirloom variety which goes well in cooler areas, described in 1863 as the best garden variety.
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Rockmelon
Cucumis melo
Sweet summer vine fruit, introduced to Europe from tropical Africa by the Romans. Plant in full sun, keep soil moist, water roots not leaves to prevent mildew. Likes rich well drained soil, though not heavily fertilized, add lime to obtain pH of 6.5. Keep moist. Can sow indoors 5 weeks before planting, take care not to damage roots. For seed saving it is best to grow only one variety within 2km. Melons are ripe when the stem turns brown. Save seeds from ripe fruit. Sow after frost.
25-40 seeds per gram
Rockmelon planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Sep |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Feb |
| Mild: | Sep-Dec |
| Cold/Frost: | Oct-Dec |
| Plant space cm: | 40-60 |
| Row space cm: | 120-150 |
| Depth cm: | 1-2 |
| Best soil temp: | 20-32 °C |
| Sow after frost: | Yes |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 25-40 |
| Rate per hectare: | 1.8-2.5kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 75-115 |
