Hello gardeners! We hope your winter planning season went well. (you have been planning your spring garden, haven’t you?) More now than ever, it is important for you to be food independent, and as a result we’ll have a bumper supply of seedlings available. Please call for availability though as weather during the next few weeks may affect the supply. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Every Saturday, starting April 31, 10am-2pm, I will be set up at Roscoes, 94 Green River Rd, Zirconia. Click HERE for a map.
All seedlings below will be available for $1.50/3″ pot. $40.00/tray.
Melons
A melon is any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae with edible, fleshy fruit (e.g. gourds or cucurbits). The word “melon” can refer to either the plant or specifically to the fruit. Many different cultivars have been produced, particularly of muskmelons. Although the melon is a botanical fruit (specifically, a berry), some varieties may be considered culinary vegetables rather than fruits.
Canteloupe
One of the joys of eating homegrown cantaloupe, or muskmelons, is savoring the rich flavor and intense aroma. Our cantaloupes offer thick and juicy flesh that’s richly fragrant. Easy to grow. Vines are productive, yielding plenty of fruits for eating and sharing. Cantaloupes are more than 90% water, so be sure to provide frequent, regular waterings. To save space, plant 1 foot apart at the base of a fence or trellis where the long vines can climb. You can also tuck a single plant into a large container, like a half whiskey barrel. Days to maturity: 75
Honeydew
Sweet Delight, green flesh heirloom variety. Smooth, round to oval-round fruits are very sweet, flavorful, and slow to crack even in cool, cloudy weather. The 3-3 1/2 lb. melons hold well on the vine or after being harvested. Days to maturity: 85