Melon 'Jenny Lind'

Seed saving instructions: Melons will cross-pollinate, so isolate 1/4 mile from other “melons” (cantaloupe, muskmelons, honeydew, snake melon and Armenian cucumbers will all cross). Always save seeds from disease-free, early ripening melons. Wash seeds from ripe melons in a strainer and dry. Seeds are ready to store when they break instead of bend.¹

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Jenny Lind is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Jenny Lind 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.

Best when direct seeded in warm soil after the danger of frost has passed.¹ See Planting Out / Transplanting instructions

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jenny Lind about 10 days after your last frost date.

Plant 6-8 seeds 1" deep in 12" diameter hills spaced 6’ apart each way. After germination, pinch off all but 3-4 of the strongest seedlings in hills.¹
For Square Foot Gardening, sow 1-2 seeds per 1 sq. ft.

As Jenny Lind is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Ripe Jenny Lind melons weigh one to two pounds and are “turban-shaped” with green flesh.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Named after a popular singer of the 1840’s era, Jenny Lind.¹

¹ Seed Savers Exchange seed packet