Melon 'EarliChamp'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that EarliChamp is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting EarliChamp 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.

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 EarliChamp about 14 days before your last frost date.

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