Melon 'Pride of Wisconsin'

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Pride of Wisconsin is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in potting mix and loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.1 and 7.5 as Pride of Wisconsin likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.88 feet (58.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

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

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

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