Melon 'Iroquese'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Iroquese is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Iroquese 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.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Iroquese about 14 days before your last frost date.

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