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π Iroquois Melon Seeds β Sweet Heirloom Cantaloupe Variety β 50 Seeds
Grow your own Iroquois Melons, one of the classic cantaloupes developed for high sugar content and rich aroma! This heirloom variety produces large, round to slightly oval melons with heavy netting and thick, deep orange flesh. Known for its exceptional sweetness, fine texture, and high yields, Iroquois Melon is a top choice for home gardeners and market growers.
Heirloom / Open-Pollinated Variety
Non-GMO, Untreated, Premium Quality Seeds
Large Melons 6β8 lbs. Each
Developed for sweetness, vigor, and uniformity
Thrives in warm climates and full sun
π± Why Grow Iroquois Melons?
Extra-sweet orange flesh with rich cantaloupe flavor
Reliable germination and high yields
Excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or farmerβs markets
A time-tested variety bred for performance
π¦ What Youβll Receive
A fresh, carefully packed lot of 50 Iroquois Melon Seeds for your garden.
πΏ Planting & Germination Instructions
Soil Prep: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure.
Sowing Depth: Β½ inch (12 mm) deep.
Spacing: Plant 3β4 seeds per hill, spacing hills 3β4 feet apart in rows 5β6 feet apart. Thin to the strongest 2β3 plants per hill once established.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Reduce watering slightly as fruit ripens for best sweetness.
Ideal Germination Temperature: 75β85 Β°F (24β29 Β°C).
Days to Germination: 7β14 days depending on temperature.
Days to Maturity: Approximately 85β90 days after sowing.
For best results, direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost or start indoors 3β4 weeks before the last frost date and transplant carefully. Provide full sun and warm soil for maximum sweetness.
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