Melon 'Gnadenfeld'

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

Ensure a distance of 1.88 feet (58.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Gnadenfeld about 14 days before your last frost date.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Gnadenfeld about 88 days before your last frost date.

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