General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Vine
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Fruit: |
Edible to birds
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| Flower Color: |
Yellow
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Uses: |
Culinary Herb
Vegetable
Suitable as Annual
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| Edible Parts: |
Fruit
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Self fertile
Sow in situ
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| Pollinators: |
Various insects
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Posted by
chelle (N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and Florida - Zone 9b - Zone 9b) on Sep 29, 2011 4:02 PM concerning plant:
Do not open your banana melon until it turns fully golden-yellow! I ruined the first fruit of my crop because I got impatient to try one and cut it too soon! It was the biggest one too: weighing in at a hefty 12 pounds.
A bit astringent if not fully ripe, wonderful when it is! A really mild blend of muskmelon and peach flavors.
Posted by
farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Dec 16, 2017 4:03 PM concerning plant:
This antique has been around since the 19th century. Primarily used as a novelty. When fully ripe, it has a distinctive flavor. To my taste buds, it has a cucumber aftertaste. Melons reach 4-5 lbs.
Plant Events from our members
| antsinmypants |
On September 17, 2022 |
Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Idk what happened. It was doing well. The fruit grew to about 6 inches then the whole vine died. |
| antsinmypants |
On May 25, 2022 |
Plant emerged |
| antsinmypants |
On May 21, 2022 |
Seeds sown
Indoors under lights on heat mat |
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![Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5
Date: Sep 28, 2011 1:19 PM
\"Muskmelon and Peaches\" Flavor](/pics/2011-09-29/chelle/4f4f85-250.jpg "Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5
Date: Sep 28, 2011 1:19 PM
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