Honeydew and Watermelon
This delightful combination includes Snow Leopard Honeydew and Blacktail Mountain Watermelon. Blacktail Mountain (8-10 lbs) is the earliest and hardiest watermelon variety available and is well adapted to a variety of conditions. Snow Leopard is a small (2 lb), white fleshed honeydew with green stripes and a delicious sweet flavor. Melons are temperamental and delicate to grow, but well worth the extra effort!
This delightful combination includes Snow Leopard Honeydew and Blacktail Mountain Watermelon. Blacktail Mountain (8-10 lbs) is the earliest and hardiest watermelon variety available and is well adapted to a variety of conditions. Snow Leopard is a small (2 lb), white fleshed honeydew with green stripes and a delicious sweet flavor. Melons are temperamental and delicate to grow, but well worth the extra effort!
This delightful combination includes Snow Leopard Honeydew and Blacktail Mountain Watermelon. Blacktail Mountain (8-10 lbs) is the earliest and hardiest watermelon variety available and is well adapted to a variety of conditions. Snow Leopard is a small (2 lb), white fleshed honeydew with green stripes and a delicious sweet flavor. Melons are temperamental and delicate to grow, but well worth the extra effort!
Snow Leopard Honeydew seeds are an F1 Hybrid.
Blacktail Mountain Watermelon seeds are certified organic and open pollinated.
Planting Info
Days to maturity: 71
Transplant: Sow indoors in late April or one month (no sooner) before transplanting outdoors. Plant 3 seeds/cell or pot, about 1/4" deep. Use a seedling heating mat if growing in a cool location. Handle young plants carefully and never let the soil dry out. Grow seedlings at 75°F. Reduce water and temperature for a week to harden-off seedlings. When the weather is frost-free, warm, and settled, transplant 2-3' apart in rows 6' apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting, and water thoroughly.
Direct Seed: Sow 1-2 weeks after last frost when soil is warm, above 70°F, 3 seeds every 18", 1/2" deep, thinning to 1 plant.
Harvest: Honeydew melons are ripe when the skin is smooth and matte, and the base of the fruit gives slightly when pressed. Fruit does not slip from the vine and must be cut. Watermelons should have a deep hollow sound when thumped, and rind should give only very slightly when fruit is ripe. Vine tendril and leaf at base of fruit stem should die back when ready to cut.