Savor F1 Melon seeds
Savor f1 melons are small-sized, about 4.5 inches in diameter, and slightly obliterate in their shape. The deep orange flesh inside smells slightly floral and the flavor is said to have a sweet and mild flavor, similar to a cantaloupe but richer and deeper with a slight musky nuance. The exterior of this melon has a traditional net pattern with a grayish color and dark green smooth sutures running up the surface from the base, the rind is also slightly ribbed.
This variety is resistant to Fusarium wilt and it has intermediate powdery mildew resistance. Savor melon is delicious eaten fresh on its own or paired with other melons in a fruit salad. This can also be frozen to make sorbet or popsicles.
Seed count: 15
Botanic name:
Cucumis melo
Plant spacing:
24" - 36" apart
Color:
Grey exterior with dark green sutures and dark orange flesh.
Sowing depth:
1/2 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Savory Melon is best showcased eaten fresh by itself or mixed with other melons in fruit salads or made into sorbet and frozen drinks.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
75-80 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes, make sure you use a container that is at least 50-60 inches across.
Other names:
N/A
