Melon 'Sakata's Sweet'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Sakata's Sweet is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Sakata's Sweet needs a potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.88 feet (58.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sakata's Sweet about 14 days before your last frost date.

Sakata's Sweet is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.