Green Nutmeg Melon
Historic Variety
All-Time Favorite
- Organic
- Fruits grow to 2-3 pounds
- Reliable producer
- Sweet flavor and wonderful aroma
- 80 days
- ±1,000 seeds/oz
Item Details
Belongs to a class of muskmelons known as “nutmeg” due to its shape, netting, and aroma; one of the oldest types grown in America. In 1863 Fearing Burr, Jr. described Green Nutmeg as one of 12 varieties suitable for the garden. High yields of melons that weigh 2-3 pounds, very reliable year after year. Wonderful aroma and sweet flavor. 80 days. ±1,000 seeds/oz.
Learn to Grow Green Nutmeg Melon
Direct Seed: 1" Deep
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
Instructions - Melons love heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost.
Ratings & Reviews
2 reviews
Less then ideal for central Texas
by Dan
Planted in central Texas on improved soil (not the usual clay). Fruit was small and tended to rot easily at the bloom end. The few I was able to harvest were just ok in taste. The other melons (watermelons and cantaloupe) did well in the same area.
Small and Sweet
by NP
Grew these in a container. They did pretty well in my zone 5b climate. They were very sweet.