Melon 'Lofthouse-Oliverson Landrace Muskmelon'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lofthouse-Oliverson Landrace Muskmelon is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Plant into well warmed soil.

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lofthouse-Oliverson Landrace Muskmelon about 7 days before your last frost date.

Grows best if not transplanted.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lofthouse-Oliverson Landrace Muskmelon is a tender plant.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

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Named after the plant breeder that developed it.

This seed represents the descendants of approximately 90 varieties that were planted during a 3 year crossing and evaluation breeding program. They were selected for reliability, early maturity, and great taste. Includes descendants from the genetically diverse landraces at The Long Island Seed Project.

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