Round fruits, 6–8" in diameter, averaging 8–10 lb. Ripe melons are dark green, almost black. Good flavor. Tough rinds resist cracking. The standard of "icebox" melons for many years. Avg. 1–2 fruits/plant.
Approx 25 seeds
Depth: 1/2 inch
Spacing: 3 seeds per mound,
mounds 24 inches apart
Soil type: well draining loamy soil
Sun: full sun
Days to harvest: 80
Hardiness Zones: 3-11
Hand harvested and packed for the 2022 season. We are a small batch grower, so limited quantities are available.
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