Melon 'Delice de la Table'

Cucumis melo

How to grow Melon 'Delice de la Table'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Delice de la Table is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting Delice de la Table in potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Delice de la Table from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) between Melon plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Delice de la Table about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Delice de la Table

As Delice de la Table is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Delice de la Table

Melon Delice de la Table Etymology

The name translates as “Delight of the Table”