Melon, 'Moscatello'
(C. melo) This rare and recently recovered ancient Italian melon variety was historically grown in Lombardy and Emilio Romagna (in the area between Montova, Parma, and Reggio Emilia), and is starting seeing a comeback thanks to a handful of small biodiversity-focused seed companies in Europe. Lightly ribbed and speckled spherical fruits ripen from green to straw color on the outside with very juicy and sweet yellow/green flesh. Not one for shipping on account of its high water content, Moscatello is one to be treasured locally.85-90 days. UO Packet: 25 seeds [split] Growing Info SOWING: Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 80-90F, reducing to 75F. Transplant out 2-3 weeks after your last frost date, when soil has sufficiently warmed. Direct sow after 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil is 70F+. Note: Provide ample and even water when transplanting, and take care not to disturb roots. PLANTING DEPTH: 1/2" SPACING: 18-24" sp