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Dear Friends. This melon. Is utterly luscious.
We had heard about Sharlyn Melon for years and indeed, she’s an early melon for short seasons, undaunted by cool nights, that ripens to a white flesh that melts in your mouth with an exquisite pineapple sweetness. But here’s the thing: A week before her flesh is white she’s tinged tangerine in the center and lime on margin with a bright, tropical honeydew flavor, firm yet tender and delightfully juicy. What does this mean? The optimal window to harvest this melon is over one week! This is almost unheard of; we were deliciously sticky for all of August and well into September. As soon as her green netted rind begins to blush gold, she is ripe and dreamily delectable.
Planting Method: Direct Sow Only
When to sow: Sow 1–2 weeks after last frost when soil is above 70°F
Sowing and seedling care: Sow 3 seeds every 3-4 feet. Thin to 1 plant/group. Protect from Cucumber Beetles & increase heat with floating row cover and hoops until flowering. Ample water during pollination & fruit set essential.
Seed Depth: 1 inch Sun Needs: Full
Days to Germination: 4 at 75 °F ; 8 at 60 °F
Spacing after thinning: 3-4 feet
Days to Harvest: 90 days to fruit
Height: 6-foot+ vines
Harvest: As soon as her green netted rind begins to blush gold, she is dreamily delectable.
Bob Steere (verified owner) –
Looking forward to mature Sharlyns. Can’t believe how quick these seeds sprouted! Two days!! Yes, two days. Now after nine days in my potting soil cells, they’re forming their second true leaves. Thank you for top quality seeds Fruition.
Melissa Knox –
Hi Bob, So glad you will be enjoying this amazing variety this season. Thanks for sharing with us!
Melissa