Jenny Lind Melon (Cucumis melo)

Named after a legendary 19th-century opera star, the 'Jenny Lind’ melon is as delightful as its namesake. Sweet, juicy flesh evolves from brilliant green to mellow yellow-gold as it matures. Jenny Lind thrives on compact, easy-to-manage 5’ vines, making it an ideal pick for smaller gardening spaces. Flourishes in northern states.

• 20 seeds minimum
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Maturity: 75 days
• Direct sow ½” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting.
• Plant in hills of 6-8 seeds; thin to 3-4 plants. Hills should be 6’ apart in all directions, or plant in rows and thin to 8-12” between plants in rows 6-8” apart.