Cucumis melo 'Breakfast Longkeeper'

Muskmelon

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Common Name:

Muskmelon

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo 'Breakfast Longkeeper') - Description

Round netted melons, 4 1/2 x 5", with tasty peach-colored flesh. Each melon weighs in at 2 1/2 - 3 pounds each. A perfect portion for sharing between two people. This variety can be stored more than a week longer than normal melons. Fruits are ready for harvest about 75 days after sowing in the garden. Grows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo 'Breakfast Longkeeper') - Planting

Plant seeds in a sunny spot one or two weeks after the last frost date.

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo 'Breakfast Longkeeper') - Soil and irrigation

Keep the soil moist by watering about 1" once every week. Do not water the crown of the plant, it can damage the roots.