Melon 'Creme de Menthe'

Cucumis melo

How to grow Melon 'Creme de Menthe'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Creme de Menthe is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Creme de Menthe needs a potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Creme de Menthe from seed

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 Creme de Menthe about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Creme de Menthe

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Creme de Menthe is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Creme de Menthe