Can be direct sewn for long-season regions, or started indoors 4-weeks before last frost date for shorter growing season areas.
Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 8.12 feet (2.50 metres). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.Start indoors four weeks before last frost. Plant 6-8 seeds per hill, thinning to 3-4 plants. Hills should be 12-inches in diameter.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Moon & Stars is a tender plant.Ripe fruit will weigh 30-40 pounds, and be oval in shape. The outer rind is green with yellow spots.
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late autumn.Moon and Stars Red