The most popular icebox-sized melon among gardeners! Early, 6 to 10-lb melons are great for the North and have sweet, deep red flesh. These also do well in the tropics.

• 79 days

• Full Sun

• Sprouts in 5-10 Days

• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F

• Seed Depth: 1/2-1 inch

• Plant Spacing: 3'

• Frost Hardy: No

• Citrullus lanatus