An ancient heirloom introduced from Armenia into Italy as far back as the 1400’s. Picked small (18 inches or less) and used like a cucumber, the Green Serpent Melon is mild and tasty! Easy to grow and very productive; it should be planted in more gardens. (65 days)
Planting Instructions:
Melons need fertile soil and abundant heat to reach perfection. Sow in place about two weeks after last frost. Plant seed about one inch deep, 12 inches apart, in rows 5 feet apart. May also plant in hills, 4 to 5 seeds per hill, with hills about 5 feet apart.
In short-season climates, grow transplants indoors, starting 1 week before last frost date and set out about 2 to 3 weeks after sowing; never let transplants become root-bound in their container.
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Melon, Dark Green Serpent
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