Hearts of Gold Melon

Hearts of Gold(Hoodoo) Cucumis melo L. Reticulatus Group 90 days — 'Hearts of Gold', also known as 'Hoodoo', is a very old commercial variety that is well adapted for most parts and is a good choice for home gardeners. The fruit are nearly round and weigh two to three pounds with deep-orange, sweet, fragrant flesh. The rinds are heavily netted, medium ribbed, on vines that are vigorous, productive, and rust resistant.It was released in about 1895 by Roland Morrill of Benton Harbor, Michigan[1] who claimed it was the result of stabilizing an accidental cross between 'Osage' and 'Netted Gem'.[3] It remained one of the most popular commercial melons throughout the Midwest into the 1930s. Mr. Morrill was also the originator of 'Osage'.[2] Each packet contains one gram, which is about 37 seeds.